Raoulia hookeri Plant Care
Raoulia hookeri Allan
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Raoulia hookeri, also called scabweed and mat daisy, is a species of mat-forming plant.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Raoulia hookeri?
Water Raoulia hookeri 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 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity.
What Is the Raoulia hookeri?
Raoulia hookeri (Raoulia hookeri) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Raoulia genus.
Raoulia hookeri displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Raoulia hookeri produces small daisy-like flowers in white or yellow clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Raoulia hookeri?
Raoulia hookeri 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 Raoulia hookeri Need?
Raoulia hookeri thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Raoulia hookeri Prefer?
Raoulia hookeri grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Raoulia hookeri prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Raoulia hookeri?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Raoulia hookeri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Raoulia hookeri?
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 Raoulia hookeri?
Raoulia hookeri can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to vegetable sheep plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Raoulia hookeri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Raoulia hookeri, 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 Raoulia hookeri?
Raoulia hookeri is susceptible to aphids, spider 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Raoulia hookeri Need?
Raoulia hookeri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Raoulia hookeri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Raoulia hookeri 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 Raoulia genus — compare its care with other Raoulia species on PlantoScan.
Raoulia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Raoulia hookeri thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Raoulia hookeri Allan, family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. New Zealand i. 705 (1961)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Raoulia hookeri, 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.
- 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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