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Crossostephium turkestanicum Plant Care
Lepidolopsis turkestanica (Regel & Schmalh.) Poljakov
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Lepidolopsis turkestanica is a striking succulent known for its unique rosette of fleshy, blue-green leaves that form a tight cluster. Originating from the arid regions of Central Asia, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its compact growth habit and ability to thrive in dry conditions.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
30–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Crossostephium turkestanicum?
Water Crossostephium turkestanicum every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 30–50% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Crossostephium turkestanicum Native To?
What Is the Crossostephium turkestanicum?
Crossostephium turkestanicum (Lepidolopsis turkestanica) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Lepidolopsis genus. Crossostephium turkestanicum is native to Central Asia and Afghanistan. Crossostephium turkestanicum is also known as Chrysanthemum turkestanicum, Tanacetum turkestanicum, Artemisia chrysostachya.
Crossostephium turkestanicum displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Crossostephium turkestanicum produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Crossostephium turkestanicum?
Lepidolopsis turkestanica requires watering every 14–21 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 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Crossostephium turkestanicum Need?
Crossostephium turkestanicum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Crossostephium turkestanicum Prefer?
Lepidolopsis turkestanica grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Crossostephium turkestanicum prefers humidity levels of 30–50%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
30–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Crossostephium turkestanicum?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Crossostephium turkestanicum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Crossostephium turkestanicum?
Feed Crossostephium turkestanicum every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Crossostephium turkestanicum?
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 Crossostephium turkestanicum?
Crossostephium turkestanicum can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Crossostephium turkestanicum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Crossostephium turkestanicum?
Crossostephium turkestanicum 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.
Keep exploring plants
Crossostephium turkestanicum 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 Lepidolopsis genus — compare its care with other Lepidolopsis species on PlantoScan.
Lepidolopsis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Crossostephium turkestanicum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lepidolopsis turkestanica (Regel & Schmalh.) Poljakov, family Asteraceae (first published in Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 375 (1959)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Crossostephium turkestanicum is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: sarefo, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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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