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Fries & Fries 1304 Plant Care
Dendrosenecio battiscombei (R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr.) E.B.Knox
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Senecio battiscombei R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr. Senecio aberdaricus R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr. Source:
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Fries & Fries 1304?
Plant Fries & Fries 1304 in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 12a) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Fries & Fries 1304?
Fries & Fries 1304 (Dendrosenecio battiscombei) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Dendrosenecio genus.
Fries & Fries 1304 displays a tall, single-stemmed growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Fries & Fries 1304 produces large yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Fries & Fries 1304?
Water a young or newly planted Fries & Fries 1304 every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Fries & Fries 1304 Need?
Fries & Fries 1304 thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Fries & Fries 1304 Prefer?
Dendrosenecio battiscombei tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Fries & Fries 1304 prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fries & Fries 1304?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Fries & Fries 1304 to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Fries & Fries 1304?
Feed Fries & Fries 1304 every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Fries & Fries 1304?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Fries & Fries 1304 is suited to USDA Zone 12a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Fries & Fries 1304?
Fries & Fries 1304 can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Fries & Fries 1304?
Prune Fries & Fries 1304 while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Fries & Fries 1304 in Winter?
Fries & Fries 1304 is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Fries & Fries 1304?
Fries & Fries 1304 can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dawe 663 plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Fries & Fries 1304 Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Fries & Fries 1304?
Fries & Fries 1304 is susceptible to aphids, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Fries & Fries 1304 Need?
Fries & Fries 1304 grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Fries & Fries 1304 as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Fries & Fries 1304 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 Dendrosenecio genus — compare its care with other Dendrosenecio species on PlantoScan.
Dendrosenecio is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Fries & Fries 1304 thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Dendrosenecio Species
Other Dendrosenecio species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dendrosenecio battiscombei (R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr.) E.B.Knox, family Asteraceae (first published in Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 243 (1993): (1993)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Fries & Fries 1304 is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Mehmet Karatay, 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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