Armeria humilis is a low-growing, cushion-forming perennial with small, linear leaves and pinkish-purple flowerheads that bloom in summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering and compact growth.
Allow soil to dry between waterings
50% intensity
Moderate watering during growing season, significantly reduce in winter.
Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to cool
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures (15-24°C) and can tolerate cooler winter temperatures.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging, as this species is susceptible to fungal diseases when kept too wet.
Prune after flowering to remove spent flower stalks and tidy up the plant's appearance. Lightly trim any straggly growth to maintain a compact habit.
This encourages a neat, mounded form and can promote further blooms in some cases.
Propagate by division in spring or by taking basal cuttings in late spring/early summer. Cuttings should be placed in a well-draining compost mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Divisions should be replanted immediately.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, only when root-bound. Use a gritty, well-draining compost. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Armeria |
| Species | Armeria humilis |
Similar in genus Armeria
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