Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: Plant Care
Zollikoferia nudicaulis (L.) Boiss.
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This plant is known for its unique bare stems and striking red flowers, making it a standout in any garden. Originating from the mountainous regions of South America, Zollikoferia nudicaulis is highly sought after by plant collectors for its rare and unusual appearance.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
Water Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: Native To?
What Is the Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: (Zollikoferia nudicaulis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Zollikoferia genus. Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: is native to an area from Spain in the west through North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and western Asia to India in the east, including the Negev and Judean desert.
Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
Zollikoferia nudicaulis 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 Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: Need?
Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: Prefer?
Zollikoferia nudicaulis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
Feed Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: 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 Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
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 Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:, 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 Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:?
Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: 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 Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: Need?
Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: is native to an area from Spain in the west through North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and western Asia to India in the east, including the Negev and Judean desert. In cooler regions, grow Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11b
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Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: 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 Zollikoferia genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Zollikoferia species in the plant lookup.
Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses: thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Zollikoferia nudicaulis (L.) Boiss., family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Orient. 3: 824 (1875)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Common Name:Scientific Name:Family:Type:Native Region:Size:Leaves:Flowers:Fruit:Uses:, 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 9a – 11b, 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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