Small-flowered Caucasalia Plant Care
Caucasalia parviflora (M.Bieb.) B.Nord.
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This plant's striking variegated leaves with splashes of white and green make it a standout in any collection. Originating from the Caucasus region, its rare appearance makes it highly sought after by plant collectors looking to add a unique touch to their indoor jungle.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Small-flowered Caucasalia?
Water Small-flowered Caucasalia every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Small-flowered Caucasalia Native To?
What Is the Small-flowered Caucasalia?
Small-flowered Caucasalia (Caucasalia parviflora) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Caucasalia genus. Small-flowered Caucasalia is native to the Caucasus. Small-flowered Caucasalia is also known as Tiny-flower Caucasalia.
Small-flowered Caucasalia displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Small-flowered Caucasalia produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Small-flowered Caucasalia?
Caucasalia parviflora requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Small-flowered Caucasalia Need?
Small-flowered Caucasalia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Small-flowered Caucasalia Prefer?
Caucasalia parviflora grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Small-flowered Caucasalia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Small-flowered Caucasalia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Small-flowered Caucasalia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Small-flowered Caucasalia?
Feed Small-flowered Caucasalia every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Small-flowered Caucasalia?
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 Small-flowered Caucasalia?
Small-flowered Caucasalia can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Small-flowered Caucasalia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Small-flowered Caucasalia, 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 Small-flowered Caucasalia?
Small-flowered Caucasalia is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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 Small-flowered Caucasalia Need?
Small-flowered Caucasalia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Small-flowered Caucasalia is native to the Caucasus.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Small-flowered Caucasalia 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 Caucasalia genus — compare its care with other Caucasalia species on PlantoScan.
Caucasalia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Small-flowered Caucasalia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Caucasalia parviflora (M.Bieb.) B.Nord., family Asteraceae (first published in Pl. Syst. Evol. 206(1-4): 29 (1997)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Small-flowered Caucasalia, 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 5a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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