Florida Hartwrightia Plant Care
Hartwrightia floridana A.Gray
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Hartwrightia is a genus of North American flowering plants in the tribe Eupatorieae of the family Asteraceae. The genus contains a single species, Hartwrightia floridana, native to the US states of Georgia and Florida.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Florida Hartwrightia?
Water Florida Hartwrightia 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Florida Hartwrightia Native To?
What Is the Florida Hartwrightia?
Florida Hartwrightia (Hartwrightia floridana) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Hartwrightia genus. Florida Hartwrightia is native to the US states of Georgia and Florida.
Florida Hartwrightia displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Florida Hartwrightia produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Florida Hartwrightia?
Hartwrightia floridana 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 Florida Hartwrightia Need?
Florida Hartwrightia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Florida Hartwrightia Prefer?
Hartwrightia floridana grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Florida Hartwrightia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Florida Hartwrightia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Florida Hartwrightia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Florida Hartwrightia?
Feed Florida Hartwrightia 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 Florida Hartwrightia?
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 Florida Hartwrightia?
Florida Hartwrightia can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Florida Hartwrightia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Florida Hartwrightia, 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 Florida Hartwrightia?
Florida Hartwrightia 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 Florida Hartwrightia Need?
Florida Hartwrightia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Florida Hartwrightia is native to the US states of Georgia and Florida. In cooler regions, grow Florida Hartwrightia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Florida Hartwrightia 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 Hartwrightia genus — compare its care with other Hartwrightia species on PlantoScan.
Hartwrightia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Florida Hartwrightia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hartwrightia floridana A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 23: 265. 1888) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Florida Hartwrightia, 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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