Dandelion (Taraxacum broddesonii)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dandelion on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Dandelion
Taraxacum broddesonii, known as 'Broddesons vejmælkebøtte' in Danish, is a dandelion species belonging to the Asteraceae family. This perennial herbaceous plant is characterized by its toothed basal leaves and its distinctive bright yellow flowers clustered in a solitary inflorescence. It is ideal for naturalistic gardens, meadows, or even pots, bringing a wild and cheerful touch.
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and well-drained soils, although it is quite adaptable. Watering should be moderate, allowing the top layer of the substrate to dry out between waterings; it is drought-tolerant once established. A common mistake is over-fertilizing, as these plants thrive in more modest conditions. Its ideal substrate is average garden soil, not overly rich.
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or whitish leaves, soft and drooping stems, flowers that don't open or wither prematurely.
- First aid
- Transplant to a spot with better drainage or looser soil. Ensure direct sun and water only when the substrate is dry. Remove withered flowers and leaves.
- What kills it
- Excessive shade, lack of direct sun, or constant waterlogging, which rots its roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the roots are not completely rotted and it still has green leaves, even if few. It's quite resilient.