Water
Provide consistent moisture during the active growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Clammy False Oxtongue · Sticky Blumea
Pseudoconyza viscosa is a flowering annual herb in the Asteraceae family, native to South America, known for its rapid growth and delicate blooms.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
80% intensity
Tolerates a range of light conditions.
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25 °C.
70% intensity
Tolerates cooler temperatures but is frost-sensitive.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
50% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Provide consistent moisture during the active growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. Reduce watering in winter.
Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding. Prune lightly to maintain shape if necessary, but it is generally not required.
Easily grown from seed sown directly outdoors in spring after the last frost. Can also be started indoors a few weeks prior.
As an annual, repotting is not typically necessary. If grown in a container, ensure it is large enough to accommodate its growth throughout the season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pseudoconyza (Pseudoconyza viscosa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pseudoconyza |
| Species | Pseudoconyza viscosa |
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data