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Yellow crownbeard Plant Care
Troximon pubescens A.Nelson in J.M.Coult. & A.Nelson
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This plant is known for its velvety silver-green leaves, which are native to the deserts of North America. Plant collectors are drawn to Troximon pubescens for its unique foliage that adds a touch of elegance and texture to their collection.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Yellow crownbeard?
Water Yellow crownbeard 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 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Yellow crownbeard Native To?
What Is the Yellow crownbeard?
Yellow crownbeard (Troximon pubescens) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Troximon genus. Yellow crownbeard is native to western North America. Yellow crownbeard is also known as Golden crownbeard.
Yellow crownbeard displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Yellow crownbeard produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Yellow crownbeard?
Troximon pubescens 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 Yellow crownbeard Need?
Yellow crownbeard thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Yellow crownbeard Prefer?
Troximon pubescens grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Yellow crownbeard prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Yellow crownbeard?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Yellow crownbeard to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Yellow crownbeard?
Feed Yellow crownbeard every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Yellow crownbeard?
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 Yellow crownbeard?
Yellow crownbeard can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Yellow crownbeard Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Yellow crownbeard, 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 Yellow crownbeard?
Yellow crownbeard 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.
Keep exploring plants
Yellow crownbeard 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 Troximon genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Troximon species in the plant lookup.
Yellow crownbeard thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Troximon pubescens A.Nelson in J.M.Coult. & A.Nelson, family Asteraceae (first published in New Man. Bot. Centr. Rocky Mt. : 598 (1909)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Yellow crownbeard, 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: Martin Purdy, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- 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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