Atractylis sojakii Plant Care
Atractylis sojakii Rech.f.
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Atractylis sojakii is known for its unique silver-green leaves with prominent white veins, giving it a striking appearance. This plant is native to the rocky slopes of the Mediterranean region and is prized by plant enthusiasts for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Atractylis sojakii?
Water Atractylis sojakii every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Atractylis sojakii?
Atractylis sojakii (Atractylis sojakii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Atractylis genus. Atractylis sojakii is native to Mediterranean region. Atractylis sojakii is also known as Soják's atractylis.
Atractylis sojakii displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Atractylis sojakii produces small daisy-like flowers in white or yellow clusters.
How Often Should You Water a Atractylis sojakii?
Atractylis sojakii requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Atractylis sojakii Need?
Atractylis sojakii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Atractylis sojakii Prefer?
Atractylis sojakii grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Atractylis sojakii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Atractylis sojakii?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Atractylis sojakii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Atractylis sojakii?
Feed Atractylis sojakii every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Atractylis sojakii?
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 Atractylis sojakii?
Atractylis sojakii can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cancellate thistle plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Atractylis sojakii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Atractylis sojakii?
Atractylis sojakii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Atractylis sojakii 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 Atractylis genus — compare its care with other Atractylis species on PlantoScan.
Atractylis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Atractylis sojakii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Atractylis sojakii Rech.f., family Asteraceae (first published in Willdenowia 19(1): 155 (1989)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Atractylis sojakii is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- 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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