Bidens multiceps
Care, watering, light and tips for Bidens multiceps on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Bidens multiceps
Bidens multiceps, commonly known as beggartick, is an annual or perennial plant from the Asteraceae family, native to North America. It is characterized by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in summer and autumn, and finely divided foliage. It is ideal for wild gardens, road edges, or as a filler plant in pots, attracting pollinators.
Native range
North America, specifically the central and eastern United States
Care tips
It prefers full sun for abundant flowering, though it tolerates some partial shade. Watering should be moderate, allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings, as it is quite drought-tolerant once established. It thrives in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soils. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers and cause the plant to become leggy.
How to save a dying Bidens multiceps
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, poor or no flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Move to partial shade if in strong sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogging; it tolerates drought better than drowning.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Reduce watering and ensure good drainage.