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Cylindrocline Plant Care
Cylindrocline lorencei A.J.Scott
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This rare plant from Madagascar is characterized by its striking bright yellow flowers that stand out against its dark green leaves. Cylindrocline lorencei is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and limited availability, making it a prized addition to any collection. With its tropical origins, this plant thrives in warm, humid climates and adds a touch of exotic beauty to any garden.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Cylindrocline?
Water Cylindrocline 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 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Cylindrocline Native To?
What Is the Cylindrocline?
Cylindrocline (Cylindrocline lorencei) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Cylindrocline genus. Cylindrocline is native to the island of Mauritius, with only one specimen ever observed in the wild. Cylindrocline is also known as Rodrigues false ragwort.
Cylindrocline displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Cylindrocline produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cylindrocline?
Cylindrocline lorencei 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 Cylindrocline Need?
Cylindrocline thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cylindrocline Prefer?
Cylindrocline lorencei grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Cylindrocline prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cylindrocline?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Cylindrocline to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cylindrocline?
Feed Cylindrocline every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Cylindrocline?
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 Cylindrocline?
Cylindrocline can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to commerson's cylindrocline plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cylindrocline Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cylindrocline, 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 Cylindrocline?
Cylindrocline 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.
Keep exploring plants
Cylindrocline 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 Cylindrocline genus — compare its care with other Cylindrocline species on PlantoScan.
Cylindrocline is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Cylindrocline thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cylindrocline lorencei A.J.Scott, family Asteraceae (first published in Kew Bull. 42: 476 (1987)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cylindrocline, 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).
- 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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