Also known as Blackfoot · Butter Daisy · Gold Medallion
Boton De Oro (Melampodium divaricatum) is a vibrant annual or short-lived perennial producing bright yellow daisy-like flowers from summer to fall.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C; protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season to encourage flowering.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Melampodium divaricatum regularly, especially during dry periods. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Pinch back the growing tips of Melampodium divaricatum regularly to encourage bushier growth and more abundant flowering.
Remove spent blooms (deadheading) to promote continuous blooming and prevent the plant from putting energy into seed production. Light pruning can be done anytime to shape the plant.
Melampodium divaricatum is easily propagated from seed sown in spring, either directly outdoors after the last frost or started indoors a few weeks prior. Cuttings can also be taken from young, non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist potting mix.
Repot Melampodium divaricatum annually or biennially in spring, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one with adequate drainage holes.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based blend with added perlite.
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Where Boton De Oro (Melampodium divaricatum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Melampodium |
| Species | Melampodium divaricatum |
Similar in genus Melampodium
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