Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi (Pericallis malvifolia)

Photo: Michael WolfCC BY-SA 3.0via Wikimedia Commonsresized / cropped

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi Plant Care

Pericallis malvifolia (L'Hér.) B.Nord.

Updated · Sources · How we source care data

Pericallis malvifolia is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae endemic to the Azores. It is found in coastal cliffs, ravines and interior of craters. In Santa Maria also on the side of roads and woods of Pittosporum undulatum. It appears from sea level to about 900 m (3,000 ft) altitude. It is present in Santa Maria, São Miguel, São Jorge, Pico and Faial.

🌱Herbs🌼Perennials🌻Annuals
Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Bright indirect light

Temp

60–75°F

Humidity

50–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Plant Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi in bright indirect light (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

What Is the Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi (Pericallis malvifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Pericallis genus. Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi is native to coastal cliffs, ravines and interior of craters.

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi displays a compact, bushy habit growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi produces colorful daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Water a young or newly planted Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi 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.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–10 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi Need?

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Light Requirement

Bright indirect light

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi Prefer?

Pericallis malvifolia tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Temperature

60–75°F

Humidity

50–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Well-draining, fertile soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Feed Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi 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.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Where Should You Plant a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining, fertile soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi 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.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 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.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Prune Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi 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.

How Do You Care for a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi in Winter?

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi 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.

How Do You Propagate a Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to canary island daisy plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi, 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 Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi?

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi 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 Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi Need?

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi is native to coastal cliffs, ravines and interior of craters. In cooler regions, grow Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi 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 Pericallis genus — compare its care with other Pericallis species on PlantoScan.

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

Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

Related Plant Care Guides

Closely related plants with similar care requirements:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Pericallis malvifolia (L'Hér.) B.Nord., family Asteraceae (first published in Opera Bot. 44: 20 (1978)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi, 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: Michael Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
  • 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.

Spotted a mistake? Email info@upvision.media with the page link — we check and correct reported errors.

PlantoScan app icon

Identify Plants Like the
Opera Botanica a Societate Botanica Lundensi Instantly

Scan any plant with your phone camera and get instant ID, care tips, water and fertilizer reminders, and health checks — all in one app.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free

to download

iOS & Android

platforms

Light & dark

mode

100,000+

species