Spotted Rockrose Plant Care
Tuberaria guttata (L.) Fourr.
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Tuberaria guttata, the spotted rock-rose or annual rock-rose, is an annual plant of the Mediterranean region which also occurs very locally in Wales and Ireland. The flowers are very variable with the characteristic spot at the base of the petal very variable in size and intensity of colour.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Spotted Rockrose?
Water Spotted Rockrose 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 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Spotted Rockrose?
Spotted Rockrose (Tuberaria guttata) belongs to the Cistaceae family within the Tuberaria genus. Spotted Rockrose is also known as Common Rockrose, Rockrose.
Spotted Rockrose displays a low spreading subshrub growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Spotted Rockrose produces showy yellow flowers with five petals.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Spotted Rockrose?
Tuberaria guttata 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 Spotted Rockrose Need?
Spotted Rockrose thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Spotted Rockrose Prefer?
Tuberaria guttata grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Spotted Rockrose prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Spotted Rockrose?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with low fertility, such as sandy loam with gravel or perlite. Good drainage is essential for Spotted Rockrose to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Spotted Rockrose?
Feed Spotted Rockrose 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 Spotted Rockrose?
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 Spotted Rockrose?
Spotted Rockrose can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rock rose plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Spotted Rockrose Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Spotted Rockrose, 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 Spotted Rockrose?
Spotted Rockrose 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 Spotted Rockrose Need?
Spotted Rockrose grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Spotted Rockrose as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Spotted Rockrose 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 Tuberaria genus — compare its care with other Tuberaria species on PlantoScan.
Tuberaria is part of the Cistaceae plant family — browse all Cistaceae genera and species.
Spotted Rockrose thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tuberaria guttata (L.) Fourr., family Cistaceae (first published in Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 16: 340 (1868)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Spotted Rockrose, 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 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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