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Arctotis australiensis Plant Care
Cymbonotus lawsonianus Gaudich.
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Cymbonotus lawsonianus, commonly known as bears ear, is a species of small shrub in the daisy family from southeastern Australia. It has been described as Arctotis lawsoniana. It is one of three species in the small genus Cymbonotus. It was named in honour of the explorer William Lawson.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Arctotis australiensis?
Arctotis australiensis grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Arctotis australiensis?
Arctotis australiensis (Cymbonotus lawsonianus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Cymbonotus genus. Arctotis australiensis is also known as Arctotis lawsoniana.
Arctotis australiensis displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Arctotis australiensis produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Arctotis australiensis Need?
Arctotis australiensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Arctotis australiensis?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Arctotis australiensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Arctotis australiensis?
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 Arctotis australiensis?
Arctotis australiensis can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to preiss's cymbonotus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Arctotis australiensis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Arctotis australiensis, 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 Arctotis australiensis?
Arctotis australiensis 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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Arctotis australiensis 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 Cymbonotus genus — compare its care with other Cymbonotus species on PlantoScan.
Cymbonotus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Arctotis australiensis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cymbonotus lawsonianus Gaudich., family Asteraceae (first published in Voy. Uranie : 462 (1829)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Arctotis australiensis, 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: Allthingsnative, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
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