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Golden Stifftia Plant Care
Stifftia chrysantha J.C.Mikan
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Stiffia chyrsantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, endemic to Brazil. It has a woody stem with rough bark, and can grow to 8–10 ft (2.4–3.0 m). It has alternate, entire smooth leaves and reticulate veins. The involucre has 30 to 40 green, imbricated scales with short hairs. Actinomorphic corollas are pale orange below and darker above.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Golden Stifftia?
Water Golden Stifftia 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 Golden Stifftia Native To?
What Is the Golden Stifftia?
Golden Stifftia (Stifftia chrysantha) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Stifftia genus. Golden Stifftia is native to Brazil. Golden Stifftia is also known as Augusta grandiflora, Mocinia mutisioides, Plazia brasiliensis.
Golden Stifftia displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Golden Stifftia produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, or red.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Golden Stifftia?
Stifftia chrysantha 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 Golden Stifftia Need?
Golden Stifftia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Golden Stifftia Prefer?
Stifftia chrysantha grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Golden Stifftia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Golden Stifftia?
Well-draining soil mix with high organic content, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and pine bark. Good drainage is essential for Golden Stifftia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Golden Stifftia?
Feed Golden Stifftia 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 Golden Stifftia?
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 Golden Stifftia?
Golden Stifftia can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Golden Stifftia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Golden Stifftia, 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 Golden Stifftia?
Golden Stifftia 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Golden Stifftia Need?
Golden Stifftia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Golden Stifftia is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Golden Stifftia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Golden Stifftia 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 Stifftia genus — compare its care with other Stifftia species on PlantoScan.
Stifftia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Golden Stifftia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stifftia chrysantha J.C.Mikan, family Asteraceae (first published in Del. Fl. Faun. Bras. 1: 1, t. 1 (1820)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Golden Stifftia, 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: G. Lewis @ Kew, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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