Heartleaf Leopard's Bane Plant Care
Doronicum cordatum Lam.
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Doronicum pardalianches, known as leopard's-bane, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Like other members of the genus Doronicum, it is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Water Heartleaf Leopard's Bane every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Heartleaf Leopard's Bane Native To?
What Is the Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane (Doronicum cordatum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Doronicum genus. Heartleaf Leopard's Bane is native to western Europe and was introduced to the British Isles.
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Heartleaf Leopard's Bane produces daisy-like yellow flowers with dark centers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Doronicum cordatum 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 Heartleaf Leopard's Bane Need?
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Heartleaf Leopard's Bane Prefer?
Doronicum cordatum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Heartleaf Leopard's Bane prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Heartleaf Leopard's Bane to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Feed Heartleaf Leopard's Bane 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 Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Divide and repot every 2-3 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 Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to s.c. s.n. plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Heartleaf Leopard's Bane Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Heartleaf Leopard's Bane, 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 Heartleaf Leopard's Bane?
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. 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 Heartleaf Leopard's Bane Need?
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Heartleaf Leopard's Bane is native to western Europe and was introduced to the British Isles. In cooler regions, grow Heartleaf Leopard's Bane as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane 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 Doronicum genus — compare its care with other Doronicum species on PlantoScan.
Doronicum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Heartleaf Leopard's Bane thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Doronicum cordatum Lam., family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Franç. 2: 128 (1779)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Heartleaf Leopard's Bane, 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.
- 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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