







Arizona Beggarticks
About Arizona Beggarticks
Arizona Beggarticks is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Arizona Beggarticks likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Arizona Beggarticks belongs to the Bidens genus, and is native to the Southern United States to Guatemala.
Taxonomy
Bidens aurea
Bidens
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
Bidens ferulifolia

How to care for Arizona Beggarticks
How often to water your Arizona Beggarticks

every 9
Arizona Beggarticks needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Arizona Beggarticks in your home

a window
Arizona Beggarticks love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Arizona Beggarticks does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arizona Beggarticks in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Arizona Beggarticks

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 Arizona Beggarticks after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Arizona Beggarticks is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
💦 Water Needs
Arizona Beggarticks prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Arizona Beggarticks requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
🪴 Soil
Arizona Beggarticks does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Arizona Beggarticks is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Arizona Beggarticks grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Arizona Beggarticks can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Arizona Beggarticks
Arizona Beggarticks
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
