Chrysogonum perrieri Plant Care
Chrysogonum perrieri (Humbert) Humbert
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Chrysogonum perrieri is a species of plants in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Madagascar.
Every 3–7 days
Partial shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Chrysogonum perrieri?
Water Chrysogonum perrieri every 3–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Chrysogonum perrieri?
Chrysogonum perrieri (Chrysogonum perrieri) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chrysogonum genus.
Chrysogonum perrieri displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Chrysogonum perrieri produces yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chrysogonum perrieri?
Chrysogonum perrieri requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chrysogonum perrieri Need?
Chrysogonum perrieri thrives in partial shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–1,000 lux. Avoid placing Chrysogonum perrieri in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full shade
100–1,000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chrysogonum perrieri Prefer?
Chrysogonum perrieri grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Chrysogonum perrieri prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chrysogonum perrieri?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Chrysogonum perrieri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chrysogonum perrieri?
Feed Chrysogonum perrieri 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 Chrysogonum perrieri?
Divide and replant every 2-3 years in 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 Chrysogonum perrieri?
Chrysogonum perrieri can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to green and gold plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Chrysogonum perrieri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chrysogonum perrieri, 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 Chrysogonum perrieri?
Chrysogonum perrieri 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 Chrysogonum perrieri Need?
Chrysogonum perrieri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Chrysogonum perrieri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Chrysogonum perrieri 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 Chrysogonum genus — compare its care with other Chrysogonum species on PlantoScan.
Chrysogonum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Chrysogonum perrieri copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chrysogonum perrieri (Humbert) Humbert, family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Madagasc. 189: 633 (1963)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chrysogonum perrieri, 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 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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