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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial to full sun; tolerates light shade in hot summer climates to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Water deeply when the top 5 cm of soil dries out; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; prefers cool to temperate conditions, avoid prolonged temperatures above 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal leaves are palmate, lobed, dark green with serrated edges; stem leaves are smaller and divided
- Flower: Tiny white to pale pink flowers clustered in compact pincushion-like umbels with papery, star-shaped bracts
- Stem: Slender, upright green stems with minimal branching
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization
Apply balanced diluted feed every 2 weeks. Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent excessive foliage growth at the expense of blooms
Banana peel tea：Soak 1 peeled banana in 1L of water for 24 hours; dilute 1:2 with water before drenching soil to avoid nutrient burnPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage extended flowering into mid-summer
- Cut back entire plant to ground level after first autumn frost to prepare for winter dormancy
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA confirmed non-toxic to cats; no reported toxicity
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental garden border plant; cut flower for fresh floral arrangements
