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Inula ericoides Plant Care
Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) G.L.Nesom
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Chaetopappa ericoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names rose heath and heath-leaved chaetopappa. It is native to the southwestern and western Great Plains regions of the United States, plus northern Mexico. It is found in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Sonora, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, and Nuevo León.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Inula ericoides?
Water Inula ericoides every 7–10 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 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Inula ericoides Native To?
What Is the Inula ericoides?
Inula ericoides (Chaetopappa ericoides) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chaetopappa genus. Inula ericoides is native to the southwestern and western Great Plains regions of the United States, plus northern Mexico. Inula ericoides is also known as Chrysopsis ericoides, Diplogon ericoides, Diplopappus ericoides.
Inula ericoides displays a low-growing perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Inula ericoides produces small daisy-like flowers in white or pink.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Inula ericoides?
Chaetopappa ericoides 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 Inula ericoides Need?
Inula ericoides thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Inula ericoides Prefer?
Chaetopappa ericoides grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Inula ericoides prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Inula ericoides?
Well-draining sandy soil with some organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Inula ericoides to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Inula ericoides?
Feed Inula ericoides 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 Inula ericoides?
Repot every 1-2 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 Inula ericoides?
Inula ericoides can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to aster-like chaetopappa plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Inula ericoides Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Inula ericoides, 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 Inula ericoides?
Inula ericoides 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 Inula ericoides Need?
Inula ericoides grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Inula ericoides is native to the southwestern and western Great Plains regions of the United States, plus northern Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Inula ericoides as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Inula ericoides 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 Chaetopappa genus — compare its care with other Chaetopappa species on PlantoScan.
Chaetopappa is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Inula ericoides thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Chaetopappa Species
Other Chaetopappa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) G.L.Nesom, family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 64: 449 (1988)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Inula ericoides, 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: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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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