Water
Water consistently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant prefers drier conditions once established.
Small Palafox (Palafoxia callosa) is a low-growing annual wildflower native to North America, featuring pinkish-purple flower heads and fuzzy foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures during the growing season; cooler in winter.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring; avoid over-fertilization.
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 consistently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant prefers drier conditions once established.
Prune lightly after flowering to deadhead spent blooms and maintain a tidy shape. For older plants, a more significant prune in early spring can rejuvenate growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems at any time.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring, either indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer from non-flowering shoots.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring to provide fresh soil and more space. Established plants generally prefer to be slightly pot-bound and may not require frequent repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Small Palafox (Palafoxia callosa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Palafoxia |
| Species | Palafoxia callosa |
Similar in genus Palafoxia
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