Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as Pluchea carolinensis prefers well-drained conditions and can suffer from root rot if kept consistently soggy.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Bitter Tobacco · Cattletongue · Coughbush
Pluchea carolinensis, commonly known as Cure for All, is a fast-growing shrub native to the Americas, appreciated for its medicinal uses and fragrant foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures, avoid frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
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 thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as Pluchea carolinensis prefers well-drained conditions and can suffer from root rot if kept consistently soggy.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain an open structure and encourage bushier growth.
Pinch back the tips of young stems to promote branching.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Use a rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep consistently moist and warm.
Seeds can also be sown in spring, but cuttings are generally more reliable.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Spring is the ideal time for repotting.
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Where Cure For All (Pluchea carolinensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pluchea |
| Species | Pluchea carolinensis |
Similar in genus Pluchea
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