Aphanostephus pilosus Plant Care
Aphanostephus pilosus Buckley
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Aphanostephus pilosus, the hairy lazydaisy, is an annual herbaceous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in the United States.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Aphanostephus pilosus?
Aphanostephus pilosus grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Aphanostephus pilosus Native To?
What Is the Aphanostephus pilosus?
Aphanostephus pilosus (Aphanostephus pilosus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Aphanostephus genus. Aphanostephus pilosus is native to the United States.
Aphanostephus pilosus displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Aphanostephus pilosus produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple.
What Light Does the Aphanostephus pilosus Need?
Aphanostephus pilosus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aphanostephus pilosus?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Aphanostephus pilosus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Aphanostephus pilosus?
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 Aphanostephus pilosus?
Aphanostephus pilosus can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to branched aphanostephus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Aphanostephus pilosus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aphanostephus pilosus, 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 Aphanostephus pilosus?
Aphanostephus pilosus is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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.
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Aphanostephus pilosus 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 Aphanostephus genus — compare its care with other Aphanostephus species on PlantoScan.
Aphanostephus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Aphanostephus pilosus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aphanostephus pilosus Buckley, family Asteraceae (first published in Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 1861: 457 (1862)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aphanostephus pilosus, 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.
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