Erodium astragaloides
Care, watering, light and tips for Erodium astragaloides on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Erodium astragaloides
Erodium astragaloides, also known as Alfilerillos de los Alayos, is a charming small perennial plant from the Geraniaceae family, endemic to the Baetic mountains. Its delicate pale pink or white flowers with darker veins, and its finely divided foliage make it ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, or pots where its subtle beauty can be appreciated up close.
Native range
Sierra Nevada (Spain)
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is susceptible to overwatering. It requires a well-drained, sandy or stony substrate, similar to its natural habitat, and it is crucial to avoid waterlogging which can rot its roots.
How to save a dying Erodium astragaloides
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or reddish leaves, weak and limp stems, lack of flowering or wilted flowers.
- First aid
- Repot into a well-draining pot with mineral substrate. Water moderately, never overwater! Place in direct sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of sun. Does not tolerate constant humidity or shade. Poor drainage is fatal.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Provide sun and control watering. It's a rock plant, it needs scarcity!