Coreopsis tinctoria
Taxonomy
Coreopsis tinctoria
Coreopsis
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Coreopsis tinctoria
How often to water your Coreopsis tinctoria

every 9
Coreopsis tinctoria 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
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Finding light for None in your home

a window
Coreopsis tinctoria may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Coreopsis tinctoria

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 Coreopsis tinctoria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Coreopsis tinctoria
Coreopsis tinctoria
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.