Is Alishan Thistle safe for pets?

Yes, Alishan Thistle (Cirsium Arisanense) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Alishan Thistle easy to care for?

Alishan Thistle has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Alishan Thistle grow indoors?

Alishan Thistle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Alishan Thistle (Cirsium Arisanense) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cirsium arisanense is an endemic perennial flowering plant of Taiwan in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as Alishan thistle.

Last updated: February 2026

Alishan Thistle

Cirsium Arisanense

Cirsium arisanense is an endemic perennial flowering plant of Taiwan in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as Alishan thistle.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator attractor, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Alishan Thistle

Jan

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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Cirsium