Smallhead Angianthus Plant Care
Angianthus microcephalus Benth.
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Angianthus microcephalus, commonly known as small-headed angianthus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, and is endemic to the far west of Western Australia. It is a low-lying or ascending annual herb with succulent, narrowly elliptic or more or less linear leaves, broadly oval to very broadly oval compound heads of 10 to 40 yellow flowers, and oval achenes with a scaly pappus.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Smallhead Angianthus?
Water Smallhead 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 Smallhead Angianthus Native To?
What Is the Smallhead Angianthus?
Smallhead Angianthus (Angianthus microcephalus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Angianthus genus. Smallhead Angianthus is native to the far west of Western Australia.
Smallhead Angianthus displays an upright, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Smallhead 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 Smallhead Angianthus?
Angianthus microcephalus 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 Smallhead Angianthus Need?
Smallhead Angianthus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Smallhead Angianthus Prefer?
Angianthus microcephalus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Smallhead Angianthus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Smallhead Angianthus?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Smallhead Angianthus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Smallhead Angianthus?
Feed Smallhead 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
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How Do You Repot a Smallhead 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 Smallhead Angianthus?
Smallhead 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 Smallhead Angianthus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Smallhead 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 Smallhead Angianthus?
Smallhead 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 Smallhead Angianthus Need?
Smallhead Angianthus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Smallhead Angianthus is native to the far west of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Smallhead Angianthus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Smallhead 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.
Smallhead 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 microcephalus Benth., family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Austral. 3: 566 (1867)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Smallhead 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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