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Small-scaled Nest-flower Plant Care
Stylocline micropoides A.Gray
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Stylocline micropoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names woollyhead neststraw, woollyhead fanbract and desert neststraw. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern areas in the northern states of Mexico, where it grows in desert habitat and other dry areas. It is a small annual herb growing at ground level with stems up to 20 centimeters in length. It is woolly or felt-like in texture with a coating of white hairs. The pointed leaves are up to 2 centimeters long and alternately arranged. The inflorescence bears spherical flower heads no more than a centimeter in diameter. The head generally has no phyllaries, or has small ones that fall away early. It contains several woolly white flowers.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
50–80°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Small-scaled Nest-flower?
Water Small-scaled Nest-flower every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 30–60% humidity.
Where Is the Small-scaled Nest-flower Native To?
What Is the Small-scaled Nest-flower?
Small-scaled Nest-flower (Stylocline micropoides) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Stylocline genus. Small-scaled Nest-flower is native to the southwestern United States and northern areas of Mexico. Small-scaled Nest-flower is also known as Micropus grayanus.
Small-scaled Nest-flower displays a low mat-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Small-scaled Nest-flower produces small white or yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Small-scaled Nest-flower?
Stylocline micropoides 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 Small-scaled Nest-flower Need?
Small-scaled Nest-flower thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Small-scaled Nest-flower Prefer?
Stylocline micropoides grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Small-scaled Nest-flower prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Small-scaled Nest-flower?
Well-draining sandy soil with low fertility. Good drainage is essential for Small-scaled Nest-flower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Small-scaled Nest-flower?
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 Small-scaled Nest-flower?
Small-scaled Nest-flower can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to stylocline citroleum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Small-scaled Nest-flower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Small-scaled Nest-flower, 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 Small-scaled Nest-flower?
Small-scaled Nest-flower 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 Small-scaled Nest-flower Need?
Small-scaled Nest-flower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Small-scaled Nest-flower is native to the southwestern United States and northern areas of Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Small-scaled Nest-flower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Small-scaled Nest-flower 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 Stylocline genus — compare its care with other Stylocline species on PlantoScan.
Stylocline is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Small-scaled Nest-flower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stylocline micropoides A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 84 (1853)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Small-scaled Nest-flower, 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: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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