Ascania globularia Plant Care
Globularia ascanii Bramwell & Kunkel
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Originally hailing from the Mediterranean region, this plant's most distinctive visual feature is its clusters of tiny, round, vibrant blue flowers. Plant collectors are drawn to Globularia ascanii for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in dry, rocky environments.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Ascania globularia?
Water Ascania globularia every 7–10 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 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Ascania globularia Native To?
What Is the Ascania globularia?
Ascania globularia (Globularia ascanii) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Globularia genus. Ascania globularia is native to Gran Canaria island of the Canary Islands archipelago. Ascania globularia is also known as Ascanius globe daisy.
Ascania globularia displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Ascania globularia produces small blue or white clustered flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 1.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ascania globularia?
Globularia ascanii 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 Ascania globularia Need?
Ascania globularia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ascania globularia Prefer?
Globularia ascanii grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Ascania globularia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ascania globularia?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Ascania globularia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ascania globularia?
Feed Ascania globularia 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 Ascania globularia?
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 Ascania globularia?
Ascania globularia can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to willow-leaved globe daisy plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Ascania globularia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ascania globularia, 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 Ascania globularia?
Ascania globularia 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 Ascania globularia Need?
Ascania globularia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Ascania globularia is native to Gran Canaria island of the Canary Islands archipelago. In cooler regions, grow Ascania globularia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Ascania globularia 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 Globularia genus — compare its care with other Globularia species on PlantoScan.
Globularia is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family — browse all Plantaginaceae genera and species.
Ascania globularia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Globularia Species
Other Globularia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Globularia ascanii Bramwell & Kunkel, family Plantaginaceae (first published in Cuad. Bot. Canaria 22: 15 (1974)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ascania globularia, 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 10a – 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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