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Azorean Fleabane Plant Care
Tolpis azorica (Nutt.) P.Silva
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With its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow flowers, this plant originates from the Azores archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Plant collectors are drawn to Tolpis azorica for its unique appearance and rareness, making it a prized addition to any botanical collection.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Azorean Fleabane?
Water Azorean Fleabane every 7–14 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 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Azorean Fleabane?
Azorean Fleabane (Tolpis azorica) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Tolpis genus. Azorean Fleabane is native to Azores. Azorean Fleabane is also known as Tolpis from the Azores.
Azorean Fleabane displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Azorean Fleabane produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Azorean Fleabane?
Tolpis azorica 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 Azorean Fleabane Need?
Azorean Fleabane thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Azorean Fleabane Prefer?
Tolpis azorica grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Azorean Fleabane prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Azorean Fleabane?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Azorean Fleabane to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Azorean Fleabane?
Feed Azorean Fleabane every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Azorean Fleabane?
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 Azorean Fleabane?
Azorean Fleabane can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to st. barnaby's thistle plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Azorean Fleabane Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Azorean Fleabane, 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 Azorean Fleabane?
Azorean Fleabane 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 Azorean Fleabane Need?
Azorean Fleabane grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11a. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Azorean Fleabane is native to Azores. In cooler regions, grow Azorean Fleabane as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11a
Keep exploring plants
Azorean Fleabane 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 Tolpis genus — compare its care with other Tolpis species on PlantoScan.
Tolpis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Azorean Fleabane thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tolpis azorica (Nutt.) P.Silva, family Asteraceae (first published in Cat. Pl. Vasc. Açores : 129 (1966)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Azorean Fleabane, 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: zebedeugalinha, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a – 11a, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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