Water
Water Sanvitalia fruticosa regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It prefers consistently moist soil but dislikes waterlogging. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Signs of underwatering include wilting leaves.
Sanvitalia fruticosa is a woody, shrubby perennial native to Mexico, featuring small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering. At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
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 Sanvitalia fruticosa regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It prefers consistently moist soil but dislikes waterlogging. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Signs of underwatering include wilting leaves.
Pruning Sanvitalia fruticosa helps maintain a bushy shape and encourages more blooms. Pinch back stems regularly, especially in spring and early summer, to prevent legginess.
Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous flowering and improve the plant's appearance.
Sanvitalia fruticosa can be easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings root readily in moist potting mix.
Seeds germinate in about 2-3 weeks under warm conditions.
Repot Sanvitalia fruticosa when it becomes root-bound, typically every 1-2 years. Choose a pot that is one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Sanvitalia |
| Species | Sanvitalia fruticosa |
Similar in genus Sanvitalia
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