Water
Water moderately, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Atocion compactum is a low-growing perennial herb native to the Mediterranean, featuring small, star-shaped white flowers. It's often grown for its ornamental value.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sun for best bloom.
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce in winter.
Well-draining soil. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, adaptable to poor or rocky conditions.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal range 15-25°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
20% intensity
Use a balanced liquid 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, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. 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
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Where Atocion Compactum (Atocion compactum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Atocion |
| Species | Atocion compactum |
Similar in genus Atocion
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