Verbesina barclayae Plant Care
Verbesina barclayae H.Rob.
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Verbesina barclayae is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Ecuador.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Verbesina barclayae?
Water Verbesina barclayae 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 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Verbesina barclayae?
Verbesina barclayae (Verbesina barclayae) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Verbesina genus.
Verbesina barclayae displays a tall upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Verbesina barclayae produces small daisy-like yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Verbesina barclayae?
Verbesina barclayae 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 Verbesina barclayae Need?
Verbesina barclayae thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Verbesina barclayae Prefer?
Verbesina barclayae grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Verbesina barclayae prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Verbesina barclayae?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Verbesina barclayae to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Verbesina barclayae?
Feed Verbesina barclayae 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 Verbesina barclayae?
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 Verbesina barclayae?
Verbesina barclayae can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Verbesina barclayae Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Verbesina barclayae, 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 Verbesina barclayae?
Verbesina barclayae 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 Verbesina barclayae Need?
Verbesina barclayae grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Verbesina barclayae as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Verbesina barclayae 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 Verbesina genus — compare its care with other Verbesina species on PlantoScan.
Verbesina is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Verbesina barclayae thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Verbesina barclayae H.Rob., family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 45: 456 (-467) (1980)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Verbesina barclayae, 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 13b, 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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