Water
Guayule prefers to dry out between waterings. Allow the soil to become moderately dry to the touch before watering again. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Reduce watering significantly during cooler, dormant periods.
Also known as Mexican-Rubber
Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) is a shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert, valued for its natural rubber content and drought tolerance.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings, avoid overwatering.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures between 20-30°C; can tolerate brief cooler periods.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly only 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 |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Guayule prefers to dry out between waterings. Allow the soil to become moderately dry to the touch before watering again. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Reduce watering significantly during cooler, dormant periods.
Pruning is primarily for shaping or harvesting. If grown as an ornamental, light pruning can maintain a desired form. For rubber production, stems are harvested maturely.
Remove any dead or damaged branches as needed throughout the year.
Guayule can be propagated by seeds or stem cuttings. Seeds require stratification and may have variable germination rates. Stem cuttings, taken from healthy plants, root best in well-draining soil under humid conditions.
Repot guayule when it becomes root-bound, typically every 2-3 years. Use a pot with ample drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring as new growth begins.
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Photos of Guayule (Parthenium argentatum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Parthenium |
| Species | Parthenium argentatum |
Similar in genus Parthenium
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