Also known as Shrubby Boneset
Havana Snakeroot (Ageratina havanensis) is a vigorous shrub native to the Caribbean and Florida, featuring clusters of white flowers and attractive foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day, cooler at night.
Low
25% intensity
Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season; sparingly.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Havana Snakeroot regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to keep the soil from completely drying out.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Prune Havana Snakeroot in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Pinching back the tips of new growth can also promote a more compact form.
Havana Snakeroot can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist, well-draining potting mix.
Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid location with bright, indirect light until roots form.
Repot Havana Snakeroot every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound, preferably in spring. Choose a pot that is one size larger than the current one, using a well-draining potting mix.
Gently loosen the roots before placing the plant in the new pot.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Havana Snakeroot (Ageratina havanensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Ageratina |
| Species | Ageratina havanensis |
Similar in genus Ageratina
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