Dandelion (Taraxacum pronilobum)
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 pronilobum, known as lodmaskros in Swedish, is a dandelion species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its lobed leaves and distinctive yellow flowers that form dense floral heads. Although often considered a 'weed,' it is a hardy plant that can add a wild and natural touch to meadows, roadside borders, or country-style gardens.
Native range
Europe
Care tips
Taraxacum pronilobum thrives in full sun or partial shade, adapting to a wide range of light conditions. It is a very undemanding plant when it comes to watering; it tolerates drought once established, but occasional watering during very dry periods will keep it more vigorous. It prefers well-drained soils but can grow in almost any type of substrate, even poor ones. A common mistake is trying to completely eradicate it if a pristine look is desired, as it is very persistent and will easily reappear.
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, no flowering.
- First aid
- Transplant to well-draining soil, reduce watering, place in partial shade.
- What kills it
- Excessive moisture and compacted soil suffocating the roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and you act quickly.