Eremogone cliftonii Plant Care
Eremogone cliftonii Rabeler & R.L.Hartm.
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Eremogone cliftoniii is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common name Clifton's eremogone. It is endemic to California, where it is known from 27 to 33 occurrences in Butte and Plumas Counties.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Eremogone cliftonii?
Water Eremogone cliftonii every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Eremogone cliftonii Native To?
What Is the Eremogone cliftonii?
Eremogone cliftonii (Eremogone cliftonii) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Eremogone genus. Eremogone cliftonii is native to California.
Eremogone cliftonii displays a low mat-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Eremogone cliftonii produces small, white or pink clustered flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Eremogone cliftonii?
Eremogone cliftonii requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Eremogone cliftonii Need?
Eremogone cliftonii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Eremogone cliftonii Prefer?
Eremogone cliftonii grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Eremogone cliftonii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Eremogone cliftonii?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Eremogone cliftonii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Eremogone cliftonii?
Feed Eremogone cliftonii every 8 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 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Eremogone cliftonii?
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 Eremogone cliftonii?
Eremogone cliftonii can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to eremogone aculeata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Eremogone cliftonii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Eremogone cliftonii, 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 Eremogone cliftonii?
Eremogone cliftonii 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 Eremogone cliftonii Need?
Eremogone cliftonii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Eremogone cliftonii is native to California. In cooler regions, grow Eremogone cliftonii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Eremogone cliftonii 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 Eremogone genus — compare its care with other Eremogone species on PlantoScan.
Eremogone is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family — browse all Caryophyllaceae genera and species.
Eremogone cliftonii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eremogone cliftonii Rabeler & R.L.Hartm., family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Madroño 54: 329 (2007 publ. 2008)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Eremogone cliftonii, 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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