Micropus amphibolus Plant Care

Micropus amphibolus (Micropus amphibolus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Micropus genus.

Micropus amphibolus displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Micropus amphibolus produces small daisy-like flowers in white, pink, or purple.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Micropus amphibolus 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.

Micropus amphibolus thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Micropus amphibolus tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Micropus amphibolus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Micropus amphibolus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Micropus amphibolus 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 loam with added organic matter like compost. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Micropus amphibolus is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

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.

Micropus amphibolus 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.

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Prune Micropus amphibolus 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.

Micropus amphibolus is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Micropus amphibolus can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to california pigweed plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Micropus amphibolus 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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Micropus amphibolus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Micropus amphibolus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.