Pulicaria microcephala Plant Care
Pulicaria microcephala Lange
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Pulicaria microcephala is a species of flowering plant of the family Asteraceae endemic to the Berlengas archipelago in Portugal. It is a small and ramified plant occurring in clearings of scrubs in coastal cliffs.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Pulicaria microcephala?
Pulicaria microcephala grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Pulicaria microcephala Native To?
What Is the Pulicaria microcephala?
Pulicaria microcephala (Pulicaria microcephala) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Pulicaria genus. Pulicaria microcephala is native to the Berlengas archipelago in Portugal.
Pulicaria microcephala displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Pulicaria microcephala produces small yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Pulicaria microcephala Need?
Pulicaria microcephala thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pulicaria microcephala?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Pulicaria microcephala to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pulicaria microcephala?
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 Pulicaria microcephala?
Pulicaria microcephala can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to arabic fleabane plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pulicaria microcephala Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pulicaria microcephala, 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 Pulicaria microcephala?
Pulicaria microcephala 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.
Keep exploring plants
Pulicaria microcephala 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 Pulicaria genus — compare its care with other Pulicaria species on PlantoScan.
Pulicaria is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Pulicaria microcephala thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Pulicaria Species
Other Pulicaria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pulicaria microcephala Lange, family Asteraceae (first published in Bol. Soc. Brot. 1: 42, 50 (1883)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pulicaria microcephala, 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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