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Smallleaf Pussytoes Plant Care
Antennaria parvifolia Nutt.
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Antennaria parvifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, known by the common names Nuttall's pussytoes and small-leaf pussytoes (not to be confused with littleleaf pussytoes). It is native to western and central North America.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to part shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Smallleaf Pussytoes?
Water Smallleaf Pussytoes every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity.
Where Is the Smallleaf Pussytoes Native To?
What Is the Smallleaf Pussytoes?
Smallleaf Pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Antennaria genus. Smallleaf Pussytoes is native to western and central North America. Smallleaf Pussytoes is also known as Small-leaved Pussytoes, Antennaria aprica, Antennaria aprica f. aprica.
Smallleaf Pussytoes displays a low-growing mat-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Smallleaf Pussytoes produces small white or pink fluffy flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Smallleaf Pussytoes?
Antennaria parvifolia requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Smallleaf Pussytoes Need?
Smallleaf Pussytoes thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Smallleaf Pussytoes Prefer?
Antennaria parvifolia grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Smallleaf Pussytoes prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Smallleaf Pussytoes?
Well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Smallleaf Pussytoes to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Smallleaf Pussytoes?
Divide clumps 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 Smallleaf Pussytoes?
Smallleaf Pussytoes can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine pussytoes plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Smallleaf Pussytoes Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Smallleaf Pussytoes, 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 Smallleaf Pussytoes?
Smallleaf Pussytoes is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. 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 Smallleaf Pussytoes Need?
Smallleaf Pussytoes grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Smallleaf Pussytoes is native to western and central North America. In cooler regions, grow Smallleaf Pussytoes as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Smallleaf Pussytoes 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 Antennaria genus — compare its care with other Antennaria species on PlantoScan.
Antennaria is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Smallleaf Pussytoes thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Antennaria Species
Other Antennaria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Antennaria parvifolia Nutt., family Asteraceae (first published in Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 406 (1841)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Smallleaf Pussytoes, 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.
- Photo: pellaea, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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