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Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Plant Care
Crepis occidentalis Nutt.
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Crepis occidentalis is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names western hawksbeard,: 119 or largeflower hawksbeard. It is native to western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the western United States (from the Pacific to the western Great Plains).
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Water Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Native To?
What Is the Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (Crepis occidentalis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Crepis genus. Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is native to western Canada and the western United States.
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Crepis occidentalis requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Need?
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Prefer?
Crepis occidentalis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Feed Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 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 Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
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 Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tapertip hawksbeard plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 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 Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 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 Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Need?
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is native to western Canada and the western United States. In cooler regions, grow Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 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 Crepis genus — compare its care with other Crepis species on PlantoScan.
Crepis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Other Crepis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crepis occidentalis Nutt., family Asteraceae (first published in J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia vii. (1834) 29.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 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: Dianne Fristrom, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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