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Sedum-leaved Starwort Plant Care
Galatella sedifolia (L.) Greuter
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Galatella sedifolia, often known by the synonym Aster sedifolius, is herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Galatella of the family Asteraceae.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Sedum-leaved Starwort?
Water Sedum-leaved Starwort every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Sedum-leaved Starwort?
Sedum-leaved Starwort (Galatella sedifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Galatella genus. Sedum-leaved Starwort is also known as Aster sedifolius.
Sedum-leaved Starwort displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Sedum-leaved Starwort produces daisy-like flowers in various colors like purple, pink, white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sedum-leaved Starwort?
Galatella sedifolia requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Sedum-leaved Starwort Need?
Sedum-leaved Starwort thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sedum-leaved Starwort Prefer?
Galatella sedifolia grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Sedum-leaved Starwort prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sedum-leaved Starwort?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Sedum-leaved Starwort to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Sedum-leaved Starwort?
Feed Sedum-leaved Starwort 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 Sedum-leaved Starwort?
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 Sedum-leaved Starwort?
Sedum-leaved Starwort can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to golden aster plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Sedum-leaved Starwort Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sedum-leaved Starwort, 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 Sedum-leaved Starwort?
Sedum-leaved Starwort is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers. 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 Sedum-leaved Starwort Need?
Sedum-leaved Starwort grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Sedum-leaved Starwort as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Sedum-leaved Starwort 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 Galatella genus — compare its care with other Galatella species on PlantoScan.
Galatella is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Sedum-leaved Starwort thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Galatella sedifolia (L.) Greuter, family Asteraceae (first published in Willdenowia 33(1): 47 (2003) (2003)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sedum-leaved Starwort, 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: Hectonichus, 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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