Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Plant Care
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama (A.Gray) Cronquist
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Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
Water Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 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 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama (Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Boltonia genus.
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama produces daisy-like flowers in shades of white, pink, or lavender.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 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 Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Need?
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Prefer?
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
Feed Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 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 Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
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 Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to false aster plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama, 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 Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama?
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers. 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 Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Need?
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
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Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 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 Boltonia genus — compare its care with other Boltonia species on PlantoScan.
Boltonia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama (A.Gray) Cronquist, family Asteraceae (first published in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 74: 149 (1947)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama, 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 13b, 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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