Pseudognaphalium undulatum
Care, watering, light and tips for Pseudognaphalium undulatum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Pseudognaphalium undulatum
Pseudognaphalium undulatum, also known as Wavy Cudweed or Cotton Cudweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its silvery, woolly leaves and small yellow flowers clustered in capitula. It is ideal for rock gardens, dry borders, or as ground cover in sunny areas, adding a rustic touch and interesting texture.
Native range
Southern Africa
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones, as it is very drought-tolerant. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings; overwatering is the most common mistake to avoid. It does not require heavy fertilization and tolerates light pruning to maintain its shape.
How to save a dying Pseudognaphalium undulatum
- Warning signs
- Dry, crispy, or wilted leaves, especially at the base.
- First aid
- Repot into well-draining soil and water moderately only when the substrate is dry to the touch.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and heavy, waterlogged soil that drowns its roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if watering is corrected and drainage improved promptly.