Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows down.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Ageratum albidum is a low-growing perennial herb native to Mexico. It features small, fluffy white flower clusters, typically blooming in summer and fall.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooming.
Keep soil consistently moist
50% intensity
Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding during growing season
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, diluted. Do not feed in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows down.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain shape and size.
Propagate from seeds sown indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can also be taken from non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.
Repot young plants annually in spring when they become root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they outgrow their containers. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Ageratum |
| Species | Ageratum albidum |
Similar in genus Ageratum
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data