Salt Angianthus Plant Care
Angianthus halophilus Keighery
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Angianthus halophilus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an erect to spreading annual herb with soft, succulent, linear to lance-shaped leaves, oval to hemispherical compound heads of 30 to 60 yellow flowers, and egg-shaped achenes with the narrower end towards the base.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Salt Angianthus?
Water Salt Angianthus every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Salt Angianthus Native To?
What Is the Salt Angianthus?
Salt Angianthus (Angianthus halophilus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Angianthus genus. Salt Angianthus is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Salt Angianthus displays an upright, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Salt Angianthus produces daisy-like flowers in various colors like white, pink, purple, and yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Salt Angianthus?
Angianthus halophilus requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Salt Angianthus Need?
Salt Angianthus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Salt Angianthus Prefer?
Angianthus halophilus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Salt Angianthus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Salt Angianthus?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Salt Angianthus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Salt Angianthus?
Feed Salt Angianthus every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Salt Angianthus?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Salt Angianthus?
Salt Angianthus can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to button flower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Salt Angianthus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Salt Angianthus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Salt Angianthus?
Salt Angianthus is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Salt Angianthus Need?
Salt Angianthus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Salt Angianthus is native to the south-west of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Salt Angianthus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Salt Angianthus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Angianthus genus — compare its care with other Angianthus species on PlantoScan.
Angianthus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Salt Angianthus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Angianthus Species
Other Angianthus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Angianthus halophilus Keighery, family Asteraceae (first published in Nuytsia 15(2): 258 (-259; fig. 1M-Q) (2004)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Salt Angianthus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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