Brazilian Bachelor's Button (Centratherum Punctatum) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

A small herbaceous perennial plant with branched growth habit, elliptic light green leaves with toothed margins, and lavender-colored flowers.

Brazilian Bachelor's Button

Brazilian Bachelor's Button

Centratherum Punctatum

A small herbaceous perennial plant with branched growth habit, elliptic light green leaves with toothed margins, and lavender-colored flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Brazilian Bachelor's Button

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Centratherum