Wooleya farinosa Plant Care
Wooleya farinosa (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
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Wooleya is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Aizoaceae. It only contains one known species, Wooleya farinosa.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
50–80°F
20–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Wooleya farinosa?
Water Wooleya farinosa every 14–21 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 20–50% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Wooleya farinosa?
Wooleya farinosa (Wooleya farinosa) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Wooleya genus.
Wooleya farinosa displays a low-growing, mat-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Wooleya farinosa produces small, daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 1.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wooleya farinosa?
Wooleya farinosa requires watering every 14–21 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 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wooleya farinosa Need?
Wooleya farinosa thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wooleya farinosa Prefer?
Wooleya farinosa grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Wooleya farinosa prefers humidity levels of 20–50%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
20–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wooleya farinosa?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and gravel. Good drainage is essential for Wooleya farinosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Wooleya farinosa?
Feed Wooleya farinosa every 8 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 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Wooleya farinosa?
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 Wooleya farinosa?
Wooleya farinosa can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Wooleya farinosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Wooleya farinosa, 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 Wooleya farinosa?
Wooleya farinosa is susceptible to mealybugs, 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 Wooleya farinosa Need?
Wooleya farinosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Wooleya farinosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Wooleya farinosa 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 Wooleya genus — compare its care with other Wooleya species on PlantoScan.
Wooleya is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Wooleya farinosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Wooleya farinosa (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, family Aizoaceae (first published in in J. S. African Bot. 27: 48. 1960.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Wooleya farinosa, 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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