Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Lightly trim back leggy stems to promote bushier growth and prevent the plant from becoming straggly.

Pruning can be done throughout the growing season as needed.

Easily propagated from seeds sown directly into the garden after the last frost, or started indoors 4-6 weeks prior. Cuttings taken from healthy stems in late spring or summer can also be rooted in moist soil or water.

As Sanvitalia procumbens is often grown as an annual or in hanging baskets, repotting is typically not necessary unless the plant becomes root-bound in a container. If so, repot into a slightly larger container with fresh potting mix in spring.