Statice cuspidata Plant Care

Statice cuspidata Delort.

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Statice cuspidata is easily recognizable by its unique spike-like flower clusters that bloom in shades of blue, purple, or pink. Originating from South Africa, this plant is highly sought after by collectors for its long-lasting blooms and ability to thrive in dry, sandy conditions.

Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Statice cuspidata?

Water Statice cuspidata 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Statice cuspidata Native To?

Native range49 countries

What Is the Statice cuspidata?

Statice cuspidata (Statice cuspidata) belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family within the Statice genus. Statice cuspidata is native to the western Mediterranean region of southwestern Europe.

Statice cuspidata displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Statice cuspidata produces small, papery flowers in clusters with vibrant colors like purple, pink, white, or yellow.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Statice cuspidata?

Statice cuspidata 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 Statice cuspidata Need?

Statice cuspidata thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Statice cuspidata Prefer?

Statice cuspidata grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Statice cuspidata prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Statice cuspidata?

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Statice cuspidata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Statice cuspidata?

Feed Statice cuspidata 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 Statice cuspidata?

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 Statice cuspidata?

Statice cuspidata can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

Is the Statice cuspidata Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Statice cuspidata, 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 Statice cuspidata?

Statice cuspidata 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 Statice cuspidata Need?

Statice cuspidata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Statice cuspidata is native to the western Mediterranean region of southwestern Europe. In cooler regions, grow Statice cuspidata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Statice cuspidata 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 Statice genus (family Plumbaginaceae) — search all Statice species in the plant lookup.

Statice cuspidata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Statice cuspidata Delort., family Plumbaginaceae (first published in Arch. Fl. France Allemagne : 339 (1855)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Statice cuspidata, 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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