Lasiospermum bipinnatum Plant Care
Lasiospermum bipinnatum Druce
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Lasiospermum (cocoonhead) is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family.SpeciesLasiospermum bipinnatum (Thunb.) Druce - Lesotho; introduced in Australia, California Lasiospermum brachyglossum DC. - Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Palestine Lasiospermum pedunculare Lag.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Lasiospermum bipinnatum grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Lasiospermum bipinnatum (Lasiospermum bipinnatum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Lasiospermum genus.
Lasiospermum bipinnatum displays a low spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Lasiospermum bipinnatum produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow or orange.
What Light Does the Lasiospermum bipinnatum Need?
Lasiospermum bipinnatum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lasiospermum bipinnatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Repot every 1-2 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 Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Lasiospermum bipinnatum can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Lasiospermum bipinnatum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lasiospermum bipinnatum, 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 Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Lasiospermum bipinnatum 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.
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Lasiospermum bipinnatum 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 Lasiospermum genus — compare its care with other Lasiospermum species on PlantoScan.
Lasiospermum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Lasiospermum bipinnatum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lasiospermum bipinnatum Druce, family Asteraceae (first published in Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 631 (1917)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lasiospermum bipinnatum, 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.
- 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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