How much sunlight does my Atkinson's Tickseed need?

Atkinson's Tickseed 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Atkinson's Tickseed?

Atkinson's Tickseed 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!

Should I fertilize my Atkinson's Tickseed?

Atkinson's Tickseed should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Atkinson's Tickseed?

Atkinson's Tickseed is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Atkinson's Tickseed be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Atkinson's Tickseed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Atkinson's Tickseed?

Atkinson's Tickseed can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Atkinson's Tickseed easy to care for?

Atkinson's Tickseed is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Atkinson's Tickseed?

Atkinson's Tickseed 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.

About Atkinson's Tickseed

Atkinson's Tickseed 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.

Atkinson's Tickseed likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Atkinson's Tickseed belongs to the Coreopsis genus, and is native to Canada to Eastern Mexico.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Coreopsis tinctoria

Genus

Coreopsis

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

annual coreopsis, calliopsis, garden tickseed, golden tickseed and painted tickseed

How to care for Atkinson's Tickseed

Water

How often to water your Atkinson's Tickseed

Atkinson's Tickseed 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.