Photo: Anthony Valois and the National Park ServicePublic domainvia Wikimedia Commons
Sticky Head Plant Care
Cephalophora decurrens Less.
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Helenium puberulum is a North American species of flowering plants in the daisy family known by the common name rosilla. It is native to California and Baja California, where it can be found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and meadows. It has also been found in Oregon, although these might possibly be naturalized populations.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Sticky Head?
Sticky Head grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Sticky Head Native To?
What Is the Sticky Head?
Sticky Head (Cephalophora decurrens) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Cephalophora genus. Sticky Head is native to California and Baja California. Sticky Head is also known as Sticky-head Sunflower, Cephalophora decurrens, Heleniastrum puberulum.
Sticky Head displays a low rosette, clumping habit growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Sticky Head produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Sticky Head Need?
Sticky Head thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Sticky Head in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sticky Head?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Sticky Head to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Sticky Head?
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 Sticky Head?
Sticky Head can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Sticky Head Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sticky Head, 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 Sticky Head?
Sticky Head is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. 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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Sticky Head 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 Cephalophora genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Cephalophora species in the plant lookup.
Sticky Head thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cephalophora decurrens Less., family Asteraceae (first published in Linnaea 6: 517 (1831)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sticky Head, 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: Anthony Valois and the National Park Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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