How to grow and care for Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt., Garden tickseed, Dye-flower
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Genus : Coreopsis
🔖 Care Tips
Some plants are highly prolific and require regular maintenance. After flowering, cut the flower stalks to prevent seed formation. These plants are best sown in March-May and September-October. Do not cover the seeds with soil; germination takes about 2-4 weeks. Maintain a temperature of 20-25°C. Space them 20-40 cm apart when planting. Due to their strong propagation ability, they can spread easily, so consider this before planting. To prevent spreading, remove flower stalks after blooming and pull out visible plants to slow down their spread.
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grows in the Americas. It can thrive anywhere with plenty of light.
🪨 Soil Mix
This plant thrives in various soils, but it's best to grow it in well-draining soil. Typically, mix 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal. However, you can adjust the ratio based on conditions and environment.
🌡️ Environment
This plant thrives at 20-25°C during the day and 10-15°C at night. It can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C, allowing it to survive outdoors in winter. Humidity is not a major concern.
👀 Characteristics details
For tall plants, install a support when it's windy.
☀️ Light
Place the plant in a spot with plenty of sunlight.
💧 Water
Plant the seeds and water them when the soil dries until they sprout. Once established, they grow well without frequent watering. This plant adapts and thrives even in dry and poor conditions.
🌱 Propagate
After 2-3 years of growth, you can propagate by dividing the plant or by collecting seeds. Outdoors, pollination occurs naturally through insects and wind. However, indoors, you may need to perform artificial pollination to produce seeds.
🪴 Repot
When growing perennials in pots, it is advisable to repot them in spring every 1-2 years.
💊 Fertilize
Generally not necessary, but during spring to summer, spraying on the leaves or diluting in water and using within the recommended amount can promote more vigorous growth.
🌺 Flower
Typically, flowering occurs from June to October. If sown in the fall (September to October), the plant will overwinter and grow in the spring, blooming in early summer. If sown from March to May, growth is slower compared to fall sowing, but it will bloom from late summer to fall.
😵 Toxicity
Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
water
How to water Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.
How often should I water?
check Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Coreopsis, Species: Coreopsis tinctoria
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Perennial, Biennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Coreopsis |
| Species | Coreopsis tinctoria |
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