Dümmer 3382 (Dendrosenecio elgonensis)

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Dümmer 3382 Plant Care

Dendrosenecio elgonensis (T.C.E.Fr.) E.B.Knox

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Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Dümmer 3382?

Plant Dümmer 3382 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.

What Is the Dümmer 3382?

Dümmer 3382 (Dendrosenecio elgonensis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Dendrosenecio genus. Dümmer 3382 is native to Mount Elgon.

Dümmer 3382 displays a tall, single-stemmed growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Dümmer 3382 produces large yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Dümmer 3382?

Water a young or newly planted Dümmer 3382 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 Dümmer 3382 Need?

Dümmer 3382 thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dümmer 3382 Prefer?

Dendrosenecio elgonensis tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Dümmer 3382 prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dümmer 3382?

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Dümmer 3382 to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Dümmer 3382?

Feed Dümmer 3382 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 Dümmer 3382?

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.

Dümmer 3382 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 Dümmer 3382?

Dümmer 3382 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 Dümmer 3382?

Prune Dümmer 3382 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 Dümmer 3382 in Winter?

Dümmer 3382 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 Dümmer 3382?

Dümmer 3382 can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dawe 663 plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Dümmer 3382 Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Dümmer 3382, 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 Dümmer 3382?

Dümmer 3382 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 Dümmer 3382 Need?

Dümmer 3382 grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Dümmer 3382 is native to Mount Elgon. In cooler regions, grow Dümmer 3382 as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a

Keep exploring plants

Dümmer 3382 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.

Dümmer 3382 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 elgonensis (T.C.E.Fr.) E.B.Knox, family Asteraceae (first published in Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 244 (1993)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dümmer 3382, 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 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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