Mutisia latifolia
Care, watering, light and tips for Mutisia latifolia on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Mutisia latifolia
Mutisia latifolia, commonly known as Clavel del Campo, is a beautiful perennial climber native to Chile, noted for its showy, vibrant-colored flowers, typically pink, orange, or red. Its large, solitary flowers, appearing in spring and summer, feature petals radiating from a yellow center, creating a spectacular visual impact. It is ideal for covering pergolas, walls, or trellises, adding an exotic and colorful touch to gardens and terraces.
Native range
Andes of Chile and Argentina
Care tips
It prefers full sun or partial shade, with protection from intense sun in hot climates, for abundant flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and avoiding waterlogging, as it is sensitive to excessive moisture. It needs well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic soil; a common mistake is planting it in heavy or alkaline soils, which can lead to chlorosis and poor growth. It appreciates a support for climbing and light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new blooms.
How to save a dying Mutisia latifolia
- Warning signs
- Wilting or yellowing leaves, soft stems, no flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If waterlogged, repot. If dry, water deeply.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage, causing root rot. Also strong direct sun in hot climates.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Act quickly to adjust watering and sun.