Smallanthus fruticosus Plant Care
Smallanthus fruticosus (Benth.) H.Rob.
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Smallanthus fruticosus is a species of shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Smallanthus fruticosus?
Water Smallanthus fruticosus 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Smallanthus fruticosus Native To?
What Is the Smallanthus fruticosus?
Smallanthus fruticosus (Smallanthus fruticosus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Smallanthus genus. Smallanthus fruticosus is native to the Andes.
Smallanthus fruticosus displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2.5 ft. Smallanthus fruticosus produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Smallanthus fruticosus?
Smallanthus fruticosus 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 Smallanthus fruticosus Need?
Smallanthus fruticosus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Smallanthus fruticosus Prefer?
Smallanthus fruticosus grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Smallanthus fruticosus prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Smallanthus fruticosus?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Smallanthus fruticosus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Smallanthus fruticosus?
Feed Smallanthus fruticosus 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 Smallanthus fruticosus?
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 Smallanthus fruticosus?
Smallanthus fruticosus can be propagated through division, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to yacon plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Smallanthus fruticosus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Smallanthus fruticosus, 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 Smallanthus fruticosus?
Smallanthus fruticosus is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Smallanthus fruticosus Need?
Smallanthus fruticosus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Smallanthus fruticosus is native to the Andes. In cooler regions, grow Smallanthus fruticosus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Smallanthus fruticosus 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 Smallanthus genus — compare its care with other Smallanthus species on PlantoScan.
Smallanthus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Smallanthus fruticosus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Smallanthus fruticosus (Benth.) H.Rob., family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 39: 49 (1978)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Smallanthus fruticosus, 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 13a, 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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