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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 4, 2019
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    Yes, common names for plants are very confusing. Many plants are called the same thing, making it very difficult to pin down what you are looking for. It is always best to use the Latin nomenclature when referring to plants, as that will always lead you to what you are looking for every time.

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    BushDoctor on
    April 1, 2020
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    That looks to be clay, instead of potting mix. Clay is not going to allow the plant roots the aeration that it needs. This will, ultimately, lead to overwatering, as the top of the soil dries out but the bottom remains saturated.

    These are xeriscape plants, and will require far less water than your average houseplant.

    Try watering less, and providing a well draining potting mix that does not contain clay. This should resolve the drooping.

    This article will offer more information on the care of the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller/growing-dusty-miller.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    July 13, 2021
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    Yes, you can transplant dusty miller. Just be sure to get most of the root ball and keep it watered after planting to reduce the transplant stress.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller/growing-dusty-miller.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 30, 2021
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    Planting next to that red brick, likely, kept the area warm enough to simulate a slightly warmer climate. This is a useful thing about planting near brick walls! It is a neat trick to get some things that wouldn't survive out in the open in your area to survive just fine.

    Here is a collection of articles that will offer more information on the plant:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller

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