Also known as Capeweed · Creeping Bear's Ear · Prostrate Cape Weed
Prostrate Capeweed (Arctotheca prostrata) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with daisy-like yellow flowers. It's a hardy groundcover but can be invasive.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures, between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Arctotheca prostrata regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods, ensuring the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in cooler, dormant months.
Prune Arctotheca prostrata to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding and promote continuous blooming.
Cut back overgrown stems in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Light trims can be done anytime.
Arctotheca prostrata is easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and planted in well-draining soil. Seed germination is usually straightforward.
Repot young plants annually in spring to provide fresh soil and more space for root development.
Mature plants generally tolerate being slightly pot-bound and can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they show signs of restricted growth. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Where Prostrate Capeweed (Arctotheca prostrata) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Arctotheca |
| Species | Arctotheca prostrata |
Similar in genus Arctotheca
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