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Pascalia glauca (Pascalia glauca)

Pascalia glauca is a perennial shrub native to South America, featuring attractive foliage and daisy-like flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot climates.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy loam or loamy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may go semi-dormant.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot climates.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy loam or loamy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may go semi-dormant.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in cooler climates

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Aspilia ecliptifolia Baker
Helianthus copiapinus Phil.
Leighia ecliptifolia DC.
Lorentzia pascaloides Griseb.
Seruneum chrysostephanum Kuntze
Seruneum glaucum (Ortega) Kuntze
Wedelia chrysostephana Griseb.
Wedelia copiapina Reiche
Wedelia ecliptifolia (DC.) B.L.Turner
Wedelia glauca (Ortega) O.Hoffm. ex Hicken
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusPascalia
  • speciesPascalia glauca
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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