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Crepinia corymbifera Plant Care
Crepinia corymbifera (Borkh.) Gand.
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This plant is easily identified by its unique corymb-like clusters of flowers atop tall stems. Native to the grasslands of South Africa, Crepinia corymbifera is highly sought after by plant collectors for its striking appearance and ability to attract pollinators.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Crepinia corymbifera?
Water Crepinia corymbifera every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Crepinia corymbifera Native To?
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Malta
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- The Netherlands
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- Turkmenistan
- UAE
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Crepinia corymbifera?
Crepinia corymbifera (Crepinia corymbifera) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepinia genus. Crepinia corymbifera is native to northwestern Africa, nearly all of Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Crepinia corymbifera displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Crepinia corymbifera produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Crepinia corymbifera?
Crepinia corymbifera requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Crepinia corymbifera Need?
Crepinia corymbifera thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Crepinia corymbifera Prefer?
Crepinia corymbifera grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Crepinia corymbifera prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Crepinia corymbifera?
Loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Crepinia corymbifera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Crepinia corymbifera?
Feed Crepinia corymbifera 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Crepinia corymbifera?
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 Crepinia corymbifera?
Crepinia corymbifera can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Crepinia corymbifera Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Crepinia corymbifera, 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 Crepinia corymbifera?
Crepinia corymbifera 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Crepinia corymbifera Need?
Crepinia corymbifera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Crepinia corymbifera is native to northwestern Africa, nearly all of Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and Central Asia. In cooler regions, grow Crepinia corymbifera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Crepinia corymbifera 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 Crepinia genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Crepinia species in the plant lookup.
Crepinia corymbifera thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crepinia corymbifera (Borkh.) Gand., family Asteraceae (first published in Tabulae rhodologicae europaeo-orientales locupletissimae ; 1881 no.2515 1881) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Crepinia corymbifera, 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: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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