False daisy

How to Grow and Care for False daisy

False daisy · Eclipta prostrata
Also known as: False daisy, Whiteheads, White head, Yerba de tago, Eclipta

Grow in moist, humus-rich loam or clay soil in full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist; it tolerates short periods of waterlogging. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season. In frost-prone areas, grow as an annual or overwinter in a frost-free greenhouse. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moistSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeNon-toxic to humans and pets.

Planting and Growing False daisy

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Clay
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist · Poorly drained
FertilizingOnce a month during the growing season
ToxicityNon-toxic to humans and pets.
Care Tips

Grow in moist, humus-rich loam or clay soil in full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist; it tolerates short periods of waterlogging. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season. In frost-prone areas, grow as an annual or overwinter in a frost-free greenhouse. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness.

How to Water False daisy?

Keep soil consistently moist

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for False daisy?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for False daisy?

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What Soil Is Best for False daisy?

Soil type
Loam · Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for False daisy?

Moist · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize False daisy?

Once a month during the growing season

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How to Prune False daisy?

Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth and remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.

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How to Propagate False daisy?

Sow seeds in spring at 18–21°C, pressing them lightly onto the soil surface and keeping them moist. Stem cuttings can be taken in summer and rooted in moist potting mix.

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How to Transplant False daisy?

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How to Care for False daisy in Winter?

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How to Plant False daisy?

Grow in moist, humus-rich loam or clay soil in full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist; it tolerates short periods of waterlogging. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season. In frost-prone areas, grow as an annual or overwinter in a frost-free greenhouse. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness.

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How to Repot False daisy?

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How to Harvest False daisy?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but root rot can occur in waterlogged soils; powdery mildew may appear in humid conditions.

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and spider mites.

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The Toxicity of False daisy

Non-toxic to humans and pets.

More General Info About False daisy

Attributes of False daisy

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.3 - 0.6 metres
Spread0.3 - 0.6 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitUpright · Spreading
OriginTropical and subtropical regions worldwide

Scientific Classification

Species
Eclipta prostrata
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Family
Asteraceae
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