Statice superba Plant Care
Statice superba Hort.Haage & Schmidt
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Psylliostachys suworowii, the poker statice or Russian statice, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to Central Asia and Afghanistan, and introduced to scattered locales worldwide. An annual typically 50 cm (20 in) tall, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Statice superba?
Water Statice superba 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 superba Native To?
What Is the Statice superba?
Statice superba (Statice superba) belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family within the Statice genus. Statice superba is native to Central Asia and Afghanistan, and introduced to scattered locales worldwide.
Statice superba displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Statice superba 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 superba?
Statice superba 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 superba Need?
Statice superba thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Statice superba Prefer?
Statice superba grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Statice superba prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Statice superba?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Statice superba to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Statice superba?
Feed Statice superba 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 superba?
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 superba?
Statice superba can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Statice superba Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Statice superba, 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 superba?
Statice superba 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 superba Need?
Statice superba grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Statice superba is native to Central Asia and Afghanistan, and introduced to scattered locales worldwide. In cooler regions, grow Statice superba as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Statice superba 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 superba thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Statice superba Hort.Haage & Schmidt, family Plumbaginaceae (first published in ex Gartenfl. xxxvi. (1887) 666, fig. 170.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Statice superba, 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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