Macquarie Island cushion plant Plant Care
Azorella macquariensis Orchard
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Azorella macquariensis, also known as Macquarie azorella or Macquarie cushions, is a species of cushion plant endemic to Australia’s subantarctic Macquarie Island. It was referred to the more widely distributed Azorella selago until 1989, when it was described as a separate species.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Macquarie Island cushion plant?
Macquarie Island cushion plant grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Macquarie Island cushion plant Native To?
What Is the Macquarie Island cushion plant?
Macquarie Island cushion plant (Azorella macquariensis) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Azorella genus. Macquarie Island cushion plant is native to Australia’s subantarctic Macquarie Island.
Macquarie Island cushion plant displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Macquarie Island cushion plant produces small clusters of tiny white or yellow flowers.
What Light Does the Macquarie Island cushion plant Need?
Macquarie Island cushion plant thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Macquarie Island cushion plant?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Macquarie Island cushion plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Macquarie Island cushion plant?
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 Macquarie Island cushion plant?
Macquarie Island cushion plant can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to azorella plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Macquarie Island cushion plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Macquarie Island cushion plant, 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 Macquarie Island cushion plant?
Macquarie Island cushion plant 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.
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Macquarie Island cushion plant 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 Azorella genus — compare its care with other Azorella species on PlantoScan.
Azorella is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Macquarie Island cushion plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Azorella Species
Other Azorella species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Azorella macquariensis Orchard, family Apiaceae (first published in Muelleria 7: 16 (1989)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Macquarie Island cushion plant, 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.
- 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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