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Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen Plant Care
Felicia aethiopica (Burm.f.) Bolus & Wolley-Dod ex Adamson & T.M.Salter
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This plant's silvery-grey leaves are its most striking feature, contrasting beautifully with its bright yellow flowers. Originating from South Africa, Felicia aethiopica is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique color combination and ability to thrive in well-draining soil and full sun conditions.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Water Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen Native To?
What Is the Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen (Felicia aethiopica) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Felicia genus. Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen is native to the Western and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen produces daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, white, or purple.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Felicia aethiopica 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 Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen Need?
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen Prefer?
Felicia aethiopica grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Well-draining sandy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Feed Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to journal of south african botany plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen, 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 Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen?
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen 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 Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen Need?
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen is native to the Western and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen 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 Felicia genus — compare its care with other Felicia species on PlantoScan.
Felicia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Felicia aethiopica (Burm.f.) Bolus & Wolley-Dod ex Adamson & T.M.Salter, family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Cape Pen.: 770 (1950)) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung Munchen, 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: Nicola van Berkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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