Coulterella capitata Plant Care
Coulterella capitata Vasey & Rose
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Coulterella capitata is a species of flowering plants in the daisy family. It is the only species of genus Coulterella.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Coulterella capitata?
Coulterella capitata grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Coulterella capitata Native To?
What Is the Coulterella capitata?
Coulterella capitata (Coulterella capitata) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Coulterella genus. Coulterella capitata is native to the State of Baja California Sur in northwestern Mexico.
Coulterella capitata displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Coulterella capitata produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow and orange.
What Light Does the Coulterella capitata Need?
Coulterella capitata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Coulterella capitata?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Coulterella capitata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Coulterella capitata?
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 Coulterella capitata?
Coulterella capitata can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Coulterella capitata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Coulterella capitata, 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 Coulterella capitata?
Coulterella capitata 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.
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Coulterella capitata 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 Coulterella genus — compare its care with other Coulterella species on PlantoScan.
Coulterella is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Coulterella capitata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Coulterella capitata Vasey & Rose, family Asteraceae (first published in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 71, pl. 1 (1890)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Coulterella capitata, 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.
- 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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