Piqueria pilosa
Care, watering, light and tips for Piqueria pilosa on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Piqueria pilosa
Piqueria pilosa, commonly known as Cardón Pelón, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico, characterized by its slender, branched stems and lanceolate leaves. Its small white flowers, arranged in terminal corymbs, bloom in autumn and emit a sweet fragrance. It is ideal for pollinator gardens, rockeries, or as part of a wild-style garden, adding lightness and a natural touch.
Native range
Mexico and Central America
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, and more frequent during flowering periods. It tolerates drought once established. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Piqueria pilosa
- Warning signs
- Soft, watery stems, yellowing at the base, droopy, lifeless leaves.
- First aid
- Remove from pot, check roots (rot), trim affected parts, repot in dry, well-draining soil.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage, leading to root rot. It's a succulent that prefers dryness.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot is not too advanced and the main stem is not entirely affected.