Botanico

Plant profile

Erigeron eriocephalus

Erigeron eriocephalus J.Vahl

Photo of Erigeron eriocephalus
Image: NPS / Jacob W. Frank: Denali National Park and Preserve. License: Public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons. · Wikimedia Commons

Erigeron eriocephalus is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its small, fluffy flowers. It is ideal for gardens and pots, adding an appealing visual touch.

Open-data facts

Life form
Perennial life form: the plant lasts more than one season.
Climate
subalpine or subarctic
Origin / area
Its known area of origin points to: Subarctic.

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    Ecological interactions

    • Can harbor:

      Entyloma compositarum, Entyloma erigerontis, Mycosphaerella tassiana, Pleospora comata, Pleospora helvetica, Pleospora tragacanthae, Alternaria scrophulariae

    • Pollination is aided by:

      Limnophyes

    Basic care

    Watering
    Medium frequency; adjust for heat and pot size.
    Light
    Without enough light it weakens and loses vigour.
    Temperature
    Avoid cold draughts and sharp temperature drops.
    Humidity
    Average home humidity—no extremes.

    Pet toxicity

    Common sense applies: it isn’t a pet snack.

    Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).

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