Beggarticks.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual or short lived perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 5 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Year round in warm climates

Cuidados

This plant prefers full sun and well drained soil to stay healthy. Keep an eye out for aphids or whiteflies during the warmer months. It is very drought tolerant once established in your garden.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back stems to encourage bushier growth and prevent excessive seeding.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

5 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Short lived perennial, often treated as an annual.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

It is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Niños

The small, barbed seeds can easily stick to clothing and skin, which might be annoying for small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the stems.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

While young leaves are sometimes eaten, they can be bitter and are not widely considered a culinary staple.

Cómo identificarla

• Daisy like white flower heads
• Yellow central disk florets
• Opposite lance shaped leaves
• Small hooked seeds that stick
• Square stems

Altura

0,3 a 1m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,9m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, yellow, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

black, year round

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck sap.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, summer, fall

Cuidados en invierno

In colder areas, it will die back with the first frost. You can collect seeds in the fall to replant in the spring.

En maceta

It grows well in pots, but ensure the container is at least 30 cm wide to accommodate its rapid growth.

Plant this in a container or a contained area to prevent it from taking over your entire garden bed.

Buenas compañeras

• Lantana — They share similar environmental needs and attract a wide range of pollinators.
• Salvia — The contrasting flower shapes create a nice visual display.

Especies parecidas

• Bidens frondosa — It is a close relative with similar seed dispersal mechanisms.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Bidens

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical and subtropical Americas.

Conservación

It is not of conservation concern and is often viewed as an invasive species in tropical regions.

It thrives in disturbed soils and open areas where it can quickly colonize through prolific seed dispersal.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

pollinator garden, wildflower meadow, ground cover

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is this plant invasive?

Yes, it spreads very quickly by seed and can become a nuisance in gardens.

Does it need much water?

It is quite drought tolerant once established.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Bidens comes from Latin for two teeth, referring to the two barbs on the seeds. The species name alba refers to the white petals.

Bueno saberlo

• The seeds have tiny hooks that help them hitchhike on animal fur.
• It is a very important nectar source for honeybees.
• The flowers are often called Spanish needles.

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