Dandelion (Taraxacum flandricum)
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
Native range
Europe, especially in Belgium and northern France
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing, or spotted leaves, scarce or absent flowering.
- First aid
- Transplant to a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water if dry, but avoid waterlogging.
- What kills it
- Excessive shade, poor or compacted soil, or herbicide use.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's very resilient. With a change of location and basic care, it will recover.