Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf
About Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf
Golden Fleece is native to Texas and Mexico and blooms from summer to early fall. It is best used as an annual in borders or as a ground cover. It will self-sow in good conditions and does best in sandy sandy soils in full sun.
Taxonomy
Thymophylla tenuiloba
Thymophylla
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
bristleleaf pricklyleaf, Dahlberg daisy, small bristleleaf pricklyleaf, golden fleece and shooting star
How to care for Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf
How often to water your Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf
every 9
Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf in your home
a window
Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf
Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.