Pembertonia latisquamea Plant Care

Pembertonia latisquamea (Pembertonia latisquamea) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Pembertonia genus. Pembertonia latisquamea is native to Western Australia.

Pembertonia latisquamea displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Pembertonia latisquamea produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Pembertonia latisquamea 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.

Pembertonia latisquamea thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Pembertonia latisquamea tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Pembertonia latisquamea prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

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

Feed Pembertonia latisquamea 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. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Pembertonia latisquamea 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.

Pembertonia latisquamea 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 Pembertonia latisquamea 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.

Pembertonia latisquamea 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.

Pembertonia latisquamea can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.

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Pembertonia latisquamea 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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Pembertonia latisquamea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Pembertonia latisquamea is native to Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Pembertonia latisquamea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.