Sticky Asphodel Plant Care
Asphodelus viscidulus Boiss.
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Asphodelus viscidulus is a species of asphodel found in North Africa and the Middle East.
Every 10–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Sticky Asphodel?
Water Sticky Asphodel every 10–14 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 Sticky Asphodel Native To?
What Is the Sticky Asphodel?
Sticky Asphodel (Asphodelus viscidulus) belongs to the Asphodelaceae family within the Asphodelus genus. Sticky Asphodel is native to North Africa and the Middle East.
Sticky Asphodel displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Sticky Asphodel produces showy spikes of white or yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sticky Asphodel?
Asphodelus viscidulus requires watering every 10–14 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 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Sticky Asphodel Need?
Sticky Asphodel thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sticky Asphodel Prefer?
Asphodelus viscidulus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Sticky Asphodel prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sticky Asphodel?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Sticky Asphodel to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Sticky Asphodel?
Feed Sticky Asphodel 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 Sticky Asphodel?
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 Sticky Asphodel?
Sticky Asphodel can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Sticky Asphodel Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sticky Asphodel, 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 Sticky Asphodel?
Sticky Asphodel is susceptible to aphids, snails, slugs. 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 Sticky Asphodel Need?
Sticky Asphodel grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Sticky Asphodel is native to North Africa and the Middle East. In cooler regions, grow Sticky Asphodel as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Sticky Asphodel 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 Asphodelus genus (family Asphodelaceae) — search all Asphodelus species in the plant lookup.
Sticky Asphodel thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Asphodelus viscidulus Boiss., family Asphodelaceae (first published in Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 118 (1846)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sticky Asphodel, 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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