Photo: Katherine ScottCC BY 4.0via iNaturalistresized / cropped
Pringle's raillardella Plant Care
Raillardella pringlei Greene
Updated · Sources · How we source care data
This plant is easily recognized by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in clusters atop tall, slender stems. Originating from Mexico, Raillardella pringlei is sought after by plant collectors for its unique and eye-catching appearance in gardens and landscapes.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pringle's raillardella?
Water Pringle's raillardella every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65°F (18°C) and above and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Pringle's raillardella?
Pringle's raillardella (Raillardella pringlei) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Raillardella genus. Pringle's raillardella is native to Mexico.
Pringle's raillardella displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Pringle's raillardella produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow and orange.
How Often Should You Water a Pringle's raillardella?
Raillardella pringlei 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 Pringle's raillardella Need?
Pringle's raillardella thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pringle's raillardella Prefer?
Raillardella pringlei grows best at temperatures of 65°F. Pringle's raillardella prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
65°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pringle's raillardella?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pringle's raillardella to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pringle's raillardella?
Feed Pringle's raillardella every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Pringle's raillardella?
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 Pringle's raillardella?
Pringle's raillardella can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to silver raillardella plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pringle's raillardella Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pringle's raillardella, 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 Pringle's raillardella?
Pringle's raillardella 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
Pringle's raillardella 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 Raillardella genus — compare its care with other Raillardella species on PlantoScan.
Raillardella is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Pringle's raillardella 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: Raillardella pringlei Greene, family Asteraceae (first published in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 9(2): 17 (1882)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pringle's raillardella, 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: Katherine Scott, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- 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.
Identify Plants Like the
Pringle's raillardella 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.
Free
to download
iOS & Android
platforms
Light & dark
mode
100,000+
species