Bidens Pilosa
Also known as
Hairy Beggarticks, Hairy Beggarticks, Black-jack, Beggar-ticks, Cobbler's pegs, Sticky beaks, Farmer's friends and Spanish needle
Taxonomy
Bidens pilosa
Bidens
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Bidens Pilosa
How often to water your Bidens Pilosa
Bidens Pilosa 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 Hairy Beggarticks in your home
Bidens Pilosa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bidens Pilosa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Bidens Pilosa
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 Bidens Pilosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bidens Pilosa
Bidens Pilosa
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.