
Croatian Star-Thistle
Also known as
Acrocentron salonitanum, Centaurea collina macracantha, Centaurea latisquama, Centaurea latisquama latisquama, Centaurea liliniea, Centaurea rubriflora, Centaurea salonitana macracantha, Centaurea salonitana salonitana, Centaurea salonitana subinermis, Centaurea stribrnyi and Colymbada salonitana
Taxonomy
Centaurea salonitana
Centaurea
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Croatian Star-Thistle

How often to water your Croatian Star-Thistle

every 9
Croatian Star-Thistle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Croatian Star-Thistle in your home

a window
Croatian Star-Thistle love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Croatian Star-Thistle does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Croatian Star-Thistle in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Croatian Star-Thistle

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Croatian Star-Thistle after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Croatian Star-Thistle prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Croatian Star-Thistle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Croatian Star-Thistle does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Croatian Star-Thistle should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Croatian Star-Thistle
Croatian Star-Thistle
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
