Overview

Telanthophora uspantanensis is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Telanthophora, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Telanthophora uspantanensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplant, conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Telanthophora uspantanensis is a clump-forming evergreen cultivar belonging to the genus Telanthophora in the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing aspect and requires a sheltered position. This plant prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in the UK under H2 hardiness, it is ideal for growing as a houseplant, in conservatories, or greenhouses. Interest in this cultivar is mainly during the spring and summer seasons, and it can be propagated by division, stem or rhizome cuttings, offsets, or seed.

About the genus

Telanthophora is a genus of Mesoamerican plants in the groundsel tribe within the daisy family.SpeciesTelanthophora arborescens (Steetz) H.Rob. & Brettell - Panamá, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Mexico Telanthophora bartlettii H.Rob. & Brettell - Belize Telanthophora cobanensis (J.M.Coult.) H.Rob.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Telanthophora

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Telanthophora uspantanensis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplant, Conservatory, Greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Telanthophora uspantanensis

Propagation

Division, Stem or rhizome cuttings, Offsets, Seed

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, Scale insects

Disease resistance

Leaf spot, Root rot

Frequently asked questions