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Pincushion Daisy Plant Care
Chaenactis stevioides Hook. & Arn.
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Chaenactis stevioides, with the common names Esteve's pincushion and desert pincushion, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is also sometimes called false yarrow or broad-leaved Chaenactis.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
50–85°F
20–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Pincushion Daisy?
Water Pincushion Daisy every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 20–60% humidity.
What Is the Pincushion Daisy?
Pincushion Daisy (Chaenactis stevioides) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chaenactis genus. Pincushion Daisy is also known as Desert Pincushion, Chaenactis brachypappa, Chaenactis furcata.
Pincushion Daisy displays a low mat-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Pincushion Daisy produces small daisy-like flowers in white, pink, or purple.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pincushion Daisy?
Chaenactis stevioides 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 Pincushion Daisy Need?
Pincushion Daisy thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pincushion Daisy Prefer?
Chaenactis stevioides grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Pincushion Daisy prefers humidity levels of 20–60%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
20–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pincushion Daisy?
Well-draining sandy soil with low fertility. Good drainage is essential for Pincushion Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pincushion Daisy?
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 Pincushion Daisy?
Pincushion Daisy can be propagated through seeds.
Is the Pincushion Daisy Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pincushion Daisy, 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 Pincushion Daisy?
Pincushion Daisy is susceptible to aphids, 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 Pincushion Daisy Need?
Pincushion Daisy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Pincushion Daisy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pincushion Daisy 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 Chaenactis genus — compare its care with other Chaenactis species on PlantoScan.
Chaenactis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Pincushion Daisy thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chaenactis stevioides Hook. & Arn., family Asteraceae (first published in Bot. Beechey Voy. : 353 (1839)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pincushion Daisy, 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: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, 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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