Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy Plant Care
Pilopogon guadalupensis (Brid.) J.-P.Frahm
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Originating from Guadalupe Island, this plant's most distinctive visual feature is its striking bright red and green variegated leaves. Plant collectors are drawn to Pilopogon guadalupensis for its unique coloration and rarity, making it a prized addition to any collection.
Every 7–14 days
Low to medium indirect light
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Water Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy (Pilopogon guadalupensis) belongs to the Leucobryaceae family within the Pilopogon genus. Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy is native to Mexico. Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy is also known as Isocoma guadalupensis.
Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Pilopogon guadalupensis requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy Need?
Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy Prefer?
Pilopogon guadalupensis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Feed Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Repot every 1-2 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 Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy can be propagated through spores, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pilopogon aemulans plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy, 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 Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy?
Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy is susceptible to fungal infections, mites. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy 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 Pilopogon genus — compare its care with other Pilopogon species on PlantoScan.
Pilopogon is part of the Leucobryaceae plant family — browse all Leucobryaceae genera and species.
Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pilopogon guadalupensis (Brid.) J.-P.Frahm, family Leucobryaceae (first published in Fl. Neotrop. 54: 206 1991) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Guadalupe Island Rock Daisy, 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.
- 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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