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Perfoliate Cudweed Plant Care
Gnaphalium perfoliatum Wall.
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This plant is easily recognizable by its distinctive fused leaves that appear to wrap around the stem. Originating from North America, Gnaphalium perfoliatum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and ability to add texture to indoor and outdoor gardens alike.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Perfoliate Cudweed?
Water Perfoliate Cudweed 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Perfoliate Cudweed?
Perfoliate Cudweed (Gnaphalium perfoliatum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Gnaphalium genus. Perfoliate Cudweed is native to the Himalayas. Perfoliate Cudweed is also known as Antennaria triplinervis, Gnaphalium cuneatum, Gnaphalium cynoglossoides.
Perfoliate Cudweed displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Perfoliate Cudweed produces small yellow or white clustered flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Perfoliate Cudweed?
Gnaphalium perfoliatum 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 Perfoliate Cudweed Need?
Perfoliate Cudweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Perfoliate Cudweed Prefer?
Gnaphalium perfoliatum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Perfoliate Cudweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Perfoliate Cudweed?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Perfoliate Cudweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Perfoliate Cudweed?
Feed Perfoliate Cudweed 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 Perfoliate Cudweed?
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 Perfoliate Cudweed?
Perfoliate Cudweed can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to marsh cudweed plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Perfoliate Cudweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Perfoliate Cudweed, 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 Perfoliate Cudweed?
Perfoliate Cudweed 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.
Keep exploring plants
Perfoliate Cudweed 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 Gnaphalium genus — compare its care with other Gnaphalium species on PlantoScan.
Gnaphalium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Perfoliate Cudweed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Gnaphalium Species
Other Gnaphalium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gnaphalium perfoliatum Wall., family Asteraceae (first published in Numer. List : n.° 2937 (1831)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Perfoliate Cudweed, 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: C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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