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Baron 3426 Plant Care
Crassocephalum sonchifolium (Baker) Humbert
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Emilia sonchifolia, also known as lilac tasselflower or cupid's shaving brush, is tropical flowering species of tasselflower in the sunflower family. It is widespread in tropical regions around the world, apparently native to Asia (China, India, Southeast Asia, etc.) and naturalized in Africa, Australia, the Americas, and various oceanic islands.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Baron 3426?
Plant Baron 3426 in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13b) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Baron 3426?
Baron 3426 (Crassocephalum sonchifolium) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crassocephalum genus.
Baron 3426 displays an upright, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Baron 3426 produces small, daisy-like flowers in yellow or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Baron 3426?
Water a young or newly planted Baron 3426 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 Baron 3426 Need?
Baron 3426 thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Baron 3426 Prefer?
Crassocephalum sonchifolium tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Baron 3426 prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Baron 3426?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Baron 3426 to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Baron 3426?
Feed Baron 3426 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 Baron 3426?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Baron 3426 is suited to USDA Zone 13b.
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 Baron 3426?
Baron 3426 can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 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 Baron 3426?
Prune Baron 3426 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 Baron 3426 in Winter?
Baron 3426 is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). 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 Baron 3426?
Baron 3426 can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to young 158 plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Baron 3426 Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Baron 3426, 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 Baron 3426?
Baron 3426 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 Baron 3426 Need?
Baron 3426 grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Baron 3426 as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Baron 3426 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 Crassocephalum genus — compare its care with other Crassocephalum species on PlantoScan.
Crassocephalum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Baron 3426 thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crassocephalum sonchifolium (Baker) Humbert, family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Madagasc. 189: 834 (1963)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Baron 3426, 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: Jeevan Jose, Kerala, India, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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