Pittocaulon praecox 2282

Author: (Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804)) Harold Ernest Robinson (1932-) & R.D. Brettell
Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Senecioneae Subtribe: Tussilagininae
Genus: Pittocaulon
Synonym(s): Senecio praecox
English name: Early pittocaulon
Zone: California

Pittocaulon praecox Observed in Mexico by Erick Jesús Anaya-Gutiérrez (license)

General specifications

Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 9,8ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h
Foliage: deciduous in summer
Growth: average
Flowering time at March

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings

Sowing instructions

SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with 2mm Vermiculite between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-3 weeks.

Experiences in the garden

29-05-19_A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds.

16-09-19 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 23-09-19.

Protocol: Autumn Surface+Vermiculite Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 1-3w

. . . 2019_A Production of 1 plants in our nursery

25-06-20 1x Dead plant: No information: Serre5 C1.

12-10-20_B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds.

18-02-21 Sown 30 seeds in a tray and germinated at 08-03-21.

Protocol: Spring Surface+Vermiculite Sowing mix+Sand 50-59°F Damp substrate+Light 1-3w

. . . 2021_B Production of 1 plants in our nursery

08-02-23 1x Dead plant: No information: Serre2 C1.