Is Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum safe for pets?

Yes, Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum (Crepidiastrum Sonchifolium) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum easy to care for?

Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum grow indoors?

Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum (Crepidiastrum Sonchifolium) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium is a flowering plant in the daisy family native to East Asia.

Last updated: February 2026

Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum

Crepidiastrum Sonchifolium

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium is a flowering plant in the daisy family native to East Asia.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sonchus-leaf Crepidiastrum

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:Crepidiastrum