One-flowered Gnephosis Plant Care
Gnephosis uniflora (Turcz.) P.S.Short
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Gnephosis uniflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an erect, annual herb with narrowly elliptic, elliptic to egg-shaped or lance-shaped leaves with the narrower end towards the base, and covered with scale-like hairs, compound heads of 50 to 150 yellow flowers, and oval, purplish cypselas.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for One-flowered Gnephosis?
Plant One-flowered Gnephosis in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the One-flowered Gnephosis Native To?
What Is the One-flowered Gnephosis?
One-flowered Gnephosis (Gnephosis uniflora) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Gnephosis genus. One-flowered Gnephosis is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
One-flowered Gnephosis displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. One-flowered Gnephosis produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a One-flowered Gnephosis?
Water a young or newly planted One-flowered Gnephosis every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the One-flowered Gnephosis Need?
One-flowered Gnephosis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the One-flowered Gnephosis Prefer?
Gnephosis uniflora tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. One-flowered Gnephosis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a One-flowered Gnephosis?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for One-flowered Gnephosis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a One-flowered Gnephosis?
Feed One-flowered Gnephosis every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
Where Should You Plant a One-flowered Gnephosis?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
One-flowered Gnephosis is suited to USDA Zone 13a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a One-flowered Gnephosis?
One-flowered Gnephosis can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a One-flowered Gnephosis?
Prune One-flowered Gnephosis while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.
How Do You Care for a One-flowered Gnephosis in Winter?
One-flowered Gnephosis is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a One-flowered Gnephosis?
One-flowered Gnephosis can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to needle-leaf gnephosis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the One-flowered Gnephosis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list One-flowered Gnephosis, 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 One-flowered Gnephosis?
One-flowered Gnephosis 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 One-flowered Gnephosis Need?
One-flowered Gnephosis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. One-flowered Gnephosis is native to the south-west of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow One-flowered Gnephosis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
One-flowered Gnephosis 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 Gnephosis genus — compare its care with other Gnephosis species on PlantoScan.
Gnephosis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
One-flowered Gnephosis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Gnephosis Species
Other Gnephosis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gnephosis uniflora (Turcz.) P.S.Short, family Asteraceae (first published in Muelleria 6(5): 318 (1987)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list One-flowered Gnephosis, 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 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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