Hairy beggarticks (Bidens riparia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Hairy beggarticks on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Hairy beggarticks
Bidens riparia, commonly known as fura-capa, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, native to South America. It is characterized by its creeping or ascending stems, lobed leaves, and small yellow flowers arranged in capitula. It is ideal for ground cover in low-maintenance gardens or for adding a wild touch to pots and planters.
Native range
South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and adapts to a wide range of soils, although it thrives in well-drained and fertile ones. Watering should be moderate, allowing the top layer of the substrate to dry out between waterings, and it is quite drought-tolerant once established. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot, so ensuring good drainage is crucial.
How to save a dying Hairy beggarticks
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilted, lifeless leaves. Lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Transplant to a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately if soil is dry. Remove damaged parts.
- What kills it
- Excessive shade and constant waterlogging. It doesn't tolerate heavy, wet soils.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's a resilient plant. Act quickly by correcting growing conditions.