Is Silver Puff safe for pets?

Yes, Silver Puff (Chaptalia Nutans) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Silver Puff easy to care for?

Silver Puff has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Silver Puff grow indoors?

Silver Puff is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Silver Puff (Chaptalia Nutans) 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 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Chaptalia nutans is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to tropical and subtropical America.

Last updated: February 2026

Silver Puff

Chaptalia Nutans

Chaptalia nutans is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to tropical and subtropical America.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, calcareous

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Silver Puff

Jan

Prune

Feb

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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Chaptalia