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Steyermark 54743 Plant Care
Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium (Cuatrec.) B.Nord.
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Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Steyermark 54743?
Water Steyermark 54743 every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Steyermark 54743?
Steyermark 54743 (Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Dendrophorbium genus.
Steyermark 54743 displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Steyermark 54743 produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, or red.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Steyermark 54743?
Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium 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 Steyermark 54743 Need?
Steyermark 54743 thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Steyermark 54743 in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Steyermark 54743 Prefer?
Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Steyermark 54743 prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Steyermark 54743?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Steyermark 54743 to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Steyermark 54743?
Feed Steyermark 54743 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
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How Do You Repot a Steyermark 54743?
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 Steyermark 54743?
Steyermark 54743 can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to humboldt & bonpland s.n. plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Steyermark 54743 Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Steyermark 54743, 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 Steyermark 54743?
Steyermark 54743 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 Steyermark 54743 Need?
Steyermark 54743 grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Steyermark 54743 as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Steyermark 54743 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 Dendrophorbium genus — compare its care with other Dendrophorbium species on PlantoScan.
Dendrophorbium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Steyermark 54743 thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Dendrophorbium Species
Other Dendrophorbium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium (Cuatrec.) B.Nord., family Asteraceae (first published in Compositae Newslett. 29: 48 (1996)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Steyermark 54743, 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: Bogdan, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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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