Dandelion (Taraxacum carneocoloratum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dandelion on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Dandelion
Taraxacum carneocoloratum, known as the flesh-colored dandelion, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, notable for its ligulate flowers in a soft pinkish-orange hue, unlike the common yellow. Its basal rosettes of lobed and toothed leaves form an attractive groundcover in rock gardens, along paths, or in naturalized meadows, offering a subtle and unusual splash of color. Ideal for landscapes seeking delicate, low-maintenance blooms, providing unique visual interest in spring and early summer.
Care tips
This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, although it is adaptable to a variety of conditions. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, and it is quite drought-tolerant once established. It thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils, without the need for rich amendments; a common mistake is over-fertilization, which can lead to excessive foliar growth at the expense of flowering. It is a hardy and easy-to-care-for species.
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or wilted leaves, soft stems, or rot at the base.
- First aid
- Transplant to a sunny spot with well-drained soil; reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Excessive shade and waterlogging; this causes root rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot isn't extensive and environment is corrected.