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Roundleaf Oxeye Plant Care
Leucanthemum rotundifolium (Opiz) Pouzar
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This daisy-like plant stands out with its distinctive round, serrated leaves that give it a unique appearance. Originating from Europe, Leucanthemum rotundifolium is highly sought after by plant collectors for its charming, cheerful blooms and ability to attract butterflies and pollinators to the garden.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Roundleaf Oxeye?
Water Roundleaf Oxeye 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 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Roundleaf Oxeye Native To?
What Is the Roundleaf Oxeye?
Roundleaf Oxeye (Leucanthemum rotundifolium) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Leucanthemum genus. Roundleaf Oxeye is native to Eastern Europe and Asia.
Roundleaf Oxeye displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Roundleaf Oxeye produces daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Roundleaf Oxeye?
Leucanthemum rotundifolium 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 Roundleaf Oxeye Need?
Roundleaf Oxeye thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Roundleaf Oxeye Prefer?
Leucanthemum rotundifolium grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Roundleaf Oxeye prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Roundleaf Oxeye?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Roundleaf Oxeye to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Roundleaf Oxeye?
Feed Roundleaf Oxeye 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 Roundleaf Oxeye?
Divide and 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 Roundleaf Oxeye?
Roundleaf Oxeye can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to prodromus systematis naturalis regni vegetabilis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Roundleaf Oxeye Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Roundleaf Oxeye, 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 Roundleaf Oxeye?
Roundleaf Oxeye is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. 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 Roundleaf Oxeye Need?
Roundleaf Oxeye grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Roundleaf Oxeye is native to Eastern Europe and Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Roundleaf Oxeye 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 Leucanthemum genus — compare its care with other Leucanthemum species on PlantoScan.
Leucanthemum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Roundleaf Oxeye thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Leucanthemum rotundifolium (Opiz) Pouzar, family Asteraceae (first published in Pouzar in Preslia 47. 1975. 158 1975) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Roundleaf Oxeye, 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: Vasyl Pokynchereda, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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