Yellow buttons - Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Care, Characteristics, Flower, Images)

Yellow buttons

Yellow buttons is an important food source for the Australian painted lady butterfly. This perennial grows naturally in various environments throughout Australia, but it's becoming more popular as a garden plant.

Scientific classification

Species

Yellow buttons (Chrysocephalum apiculatum)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial, Annual

Lifespan

1 m

Spread

1 cm

Flower Size

Yellow, Gold

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Yellow buttons

Care Guide for Yellow buttons

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Yellow buttons thrives in consistent moisture and moderate humidity. It needs weekly watering to maintain health and benefits from year-round soil moisture as an evergreen, ensuring vibrant foliage both indoors and outdoors.

Fertilize: For yellow buttons, apply balanced fertilizers every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer for optimal growth. Switch to high phosphorus during flowering, using half the dosage. Reduce feeding in fall and winter, and water thoroughly after fertilizing to enhance health and blooms.

Pruning: Yellow buttons showcases vibrant yellow flowers and benefits from timely pruning in early spring to late winter. Trim dead or leggy stems to promote compact growth and stimulate blooming. Regular pruning maintains health, improves aesthetics, and can prolong the lifespan of yellow buttons.

Propagation: Yellow buttons is a hardy, evergreen native of Australia that thrives in tough conditions. Propagate via healthy tip cuttings in well-draining mix, maintaining moisture without saturation. Use rooting hormone for stronger roots, and transplant once established for continued growth and vibrant displays.

Repotting: Repot yellow buttons every 2-3 years in spring using a wider container and well-draining potting mix to prevent root rot. Post-repotting, water consistently and position in a sunny location to enhance growth and vitality of this resilient ground cover.

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