Water
Water regularly during the growing season, especially when young or in dry periods. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent waterlogging and root rot, as the plant is dormant.
Pygmy Caragana (Caragana pygmaea) is a compact, thorny shrub with bright yellow flowers, ideal for hedges, rock gardens, and erosion control.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Extremely cold-hardy, tolerates freezing temperatures well once established. Prefers cooler climates.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in early spring with a balanced fertilizer is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, especially when young or in dry periods. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent waterlogging and root rot, as the plant is dormant.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Light trimming can be done after flowering to encourage bushiness and control size.
Avoid heavy pruning as it can be slow to recover.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in autumn or early spring. Stratification may improve germination.
Cuttings taken in late spring or early summer can also be rooted, though they may be slower to establish than seedlings.
Young plants may need repotting every 2-3 years in spring. Mature plants generally do not require frequent repotting and prefer to be slightly pot-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix when repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pygmy Caragana (Caragana pygmaea)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Caragana |
| Species | Caragana pygmaea |
Similar in genus Caragana
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
