Praxelis diffusa is a fast-growing annual herb native to South America, known for its delicate white flower clusters and its use in traditional medicine.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures (18-24°C); avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
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 Praxelis diffusa regularly, especially during its active growth period. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter, providing just enough to prevent the soil from becoming completely dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Prune Praxelis diffusa to maintain a desired shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the tips of young plants to promote branching.
After flowering, cut back leggy stems to near a leaf node to encourage new blooms and prevent the plant from becoming straggly. Remove any dead or damaged stems at any time.
Praxelis diffusa can be easily propagated from stem cuttings taken during the spring or summer. Select healthy, non-flowering shoots, and cut pieces about 7-10 cm long.
Remove the lower leaves and insert the cuttings into a moist, well-draining potting mix. Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks.
Repot Praxelis diffusa every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, just as new growth begins.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one, ensuring it has adequate drainage holes. Use a light, well-draining potting mix.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Praxelis Diffusa (Praxelis diffusa)
Where Praxelis Diffusa (Praxelis diffusa) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Praxelis |
| Species | Praxelis diffusa |
Similar in genus Praxelis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
