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Aster uniflorus Plant Care
Pyrrocoma uniflora (Hook.) Greene
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Haplopappus uniflorus
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Aster uniflorus?
Water Aster uniflorus 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 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Aster uniflorus Native To?
What Is the Aster uniflorus?
Aster uniflorus (Pyrrocoma uniflora) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Pyrrocoma genus. Aster uniflorus is native to western North America from central Canada to California to Colorado. Aster uniflorus is also known as Donia uniflora, Haplopappus contractus, Haplopappus howellii.
Aster uniflorus displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Aster uniflorus produces small yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Aster uniflorus?
Pyrrocoma uniflora 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 Aster uniflorus Need?
Aster uniflorus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Aster uniflorus Prefer?
Pyrrocoma uniflora grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Aster uniflorus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aster uniflorus?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Aster uniflorus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Aster uniflorus?
Feed Aster uniflorus 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 Aster uniflorus?
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 Aster uniflorus?
Aster uniflorus can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Aster uniflorus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aster uniflorus, 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 Aster uniflorus?
Aster uniflorus 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 Aster uniflorus Need?
Aster uniflorus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Aster uniflorus is native to western North America from central Canada to California to Colorado. In cooler regions, grow Aster uniflorus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Aster uniflorus 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 Pyrrocoma genus — compare its care with other Pyrrocoma species on PlantoScan.
Pyrrocoma is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Aster uniflorus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pyrrocoma uniflora (Hook.) Greene, family Asteraceae (first published in Erythea 2: 60 (1894)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aster uniflorus, 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: JW Stockert, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, 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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