Detonated Hazardia Plant Care

Detonated Hazardia (Hazardia detonsa) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Hazardia genus. Detonated Hazardia is native to the Channel Islands of California. Detonated Hazardia is also known as Corethrogyne detonsa, Haplopappus detonsus.

Detonated Hazardia displays a low spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Detonated Hazardia produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Detonated Hazardia 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.

Detonated Hazardia thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Hazardia detonsa tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Detonated Hazardia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil mix with some organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Detonated Hazardia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Detonated Hazardia 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.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil mix with some organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Detonated Hazardia 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.

Detonated Hazardia can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Detonated Hazardia 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.

Detonated Hazardia 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.

Detonated Hazardia can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to berberis hazardia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Detonated Hazardia 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.

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Detonated Hazardia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Detonated Hazardia is native to the Channel Islands of California. In cooler regions, grow Detonated Hazardia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.