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Aspen Fleabane

Also known as

aspen fleabane, garden fleabane and showy fleabane

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Erigeron speciosus

Genus

Erigeron

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Aspen Fleabane

💦 Water

How often to water your Aspen Fleabane

Aspen Fleabane needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aspen Fleabane in your home

Aspen Fleabane love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Aspen Fleabane does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aspen Fleabane in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aspen Fleabane

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aspen Fleabane: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aspen Fleabane after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Aspen Fleabane 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aspen Fleabane requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aspen Fleabane is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

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🪴 Soil

Aspen Fleabane 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!

Best Soil Mix for Aspen Fleabane →

When and How to Successfully Repot Aspen Fleabane →

💩 Fertilizer

Aspen Fleabane 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Aspen Fleabane →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Aspen Fleabane is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Aspen Fleabane →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.