Coronidium cymosum Plant Care
Coronidium cymosum Paul G.Wilson
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Coronidium cymosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae and is endemic to Queensland, Australia. It is an erect, annual or perennial herb with woolly stems, narrowly elliptic leaves and heads of white flowers.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Coronidium cymosum?
Plant Coronidium cymosum in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 12a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Coronidium cymosum Native To?
What Is the Coronidium cymosum?
Coronidium cymosum (Coronidium cymosum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Coronidium genus. Coronidium cymosum is native to Queensland, Australia.
Coronidium cymosum displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Coronidium cymosum produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Coronidium cymosum?
Water a young or newly planted Coronidium cymosum every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Coronidium cymosum Need?
Coronidium cymosum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Coronidium cymosum Prefer?
Coronidium cymosum tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Coronidium cymosum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Coronidium cymosum?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Coronidium cymosum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Coronidium cymosum?
Feed Coronidium cymosum every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
Where Should You Plant a Coronidium cymosum?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Coronidium cymosum is suited to USDA Zone 12a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Coronidium cymosum?
Coronidium cymosum can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Coronidium cymosum?
Prune Coronidium cymosum while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.
How Do You Care for a Coronidium cymosum in Winter?
Coronidium cymosum is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Coronidium cymosum?
Coronidium cymosum can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to boorman's everlasting plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Coronidium cymosum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Coronidium cymosum, 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 Coronidium cymosum?
Coronidium cymosum 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 Coronidium cymosum Need?
Coronidium cymosum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Coronidium cymosum is native to Queensland, Australia. In cooler regions, grow Coronidium cymosum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Coronidium cymosum 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 Coronidium genus — compare its care with other Coronidium species on PlantoScan.
Coronidium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Coronidium cymosum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Coronidium Species
Other Coronidium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Coronidium cymosum Paul G.Wilson, family Asteraceae (first published in Nuytsia 18: 306 (-307; fig. 3) (2008)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Coronidium cymosum, 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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