Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow excess water to drain completely. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency during winter months when the plant's growth naturally slows down.
Pfaffia gnaphalioides is a perennial herb with a native range in South America, known for its medicinal properties and use in traditional remedies.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
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. Allow excess water to drain completely. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency during winter months when the plant's growth naturally slows down.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems at any time of year. Light pinching back of stem tips in spring can promote denser foliage. Avoid heavy pruning.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Select healthy, non-flowering stems, cut them to about 10-15 cm, and remove lower leaves.
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and warm.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in spring before the start of the active growing season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pfaffia Gnaphalioides (Pfaffia gnaphalioides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Pfaffia |
| Species | Pfaffia gnaphalioides |
Similar in genus Pfaffia
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