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Hybrid Old Man's Beard Plant Care
Geropogon hybridus Sch.Bip.
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Geropogon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
Water Hybrid Old Man's Beard every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
Hybrid Old Man's Beard (Geropogon hybridus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Geropogon genus. Hybrid Old Man's Beard is also known as Geropogon glabrum, Tragopogon geropogon, Tragopogon glaber.
Hybrid Old Man's Beard displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Hybrid Old Man's Beard produces small yellow composite flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
Geropogon hybridus 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 Hybrid Old Man's Beard Need?
Hybrid Old Man's Beard thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hybrid Old Man's Beard Prefer?
Geropogon hybridus grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Hybrid Old Man's Beard prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hybrid Old Man's Beard to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
Feed Hybrid Old Man's Beard 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
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 Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
Hybrid Old Man's Beard can be propagated through seeds.
Is the Hybrid Old Man's Beard Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hybrid Old Man's Beard, 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 Hybrid Old Man's Beard?
Hybrid Old Man's Beard is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Hybrid Old Man's Beard Need?
Hybrid Old Man's Beard grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Hybrid Old Man's Beard as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Hybrid Old Man's Beard 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 Geropogon genus — compare its care with other Geropogon species on PlantoScan.
Geropogon is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Hybrid Old Man's Beard thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Geropogon hybridus Sch.Bip., family Asteraceae (first published in Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 472 (1850)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hybrid Old Man's Beard, 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: איתן פרמן, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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