Greeves' Millotia Plant Care

Millotia greevesii F.Muell.

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Millotia greevesii is a species of small annual herb in the tribe Gnaphalieae within the Asteraceae family, endemic to the inland of all states and territories of Australia except Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.

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Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Greeves' Millotia?

Water Greeves' Millotia 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.

What Is the Greeves' Millotia?

Greeves' Millotia (Millotia greevesii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Millotia genus. Greeves' Millotia is native to the inland of all states and territories of Australia except Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.

Greeves' Millotia displays a compact, mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Greeves' Millotia produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Greeves' Millotia?

Millotia greevesii 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 Greeves' Millotia Need?

Greeves' Millotia thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Greeves' Millotia Prefer?

Millotia greevesii grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Greeves' Millotia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Greeves' Millotia?

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Greeves' Millotia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Greeves' Millotia?

Feed Greeves' Millotia 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 Greeves' Millotia?

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 Greeves' Millotia?

Greeves' Millotia can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to slender millotia plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Greeves' Millotia Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Greeves' Millotia, 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 Greeves' Millotia?

Greeves' Millotia 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 Greeves' Millotia Need?

Greeves' Millotia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Greeves' Millotia is native to the inland of all states and territories of Australia except Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. In cooler regions, grow Greeves' Millotia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Greeves' Millotia 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 Millotia genus — compare its care with other Millotia species on PlantoScan.

Millotia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.

Greeves' Millotia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Millotia greevesii F.Muell., family Asteraceae (first published in Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae 3 1862) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Greeves' Millotia, 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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