False daisy
About False daisy
Eclipta is in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It is a summer annual with prostrate or ascending stems. Stems are purplish in color and can root at the nodes. This species commonly grows in drain holes of containers. Hand weeding large plants is difficult due to the extensive root growth and adventitious rooting of stems.
Taxonomy
Eclipta prostrata
Eclipta
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
False daisy, yerba de tago, Gunta kalagaraku/Gunta galagaraku, Karisalankanni and bhringraj
How to care for False daisy
Water
How often to water your False daisy
every 9
False daisy 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
Light
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Finding light for False daisy in your home
a window
False daisy can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đź’Ş.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of False daisy in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize False daisy
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 False daisy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
False daisy can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
False daisy 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
False daisy can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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
False daisy is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Fertilizer
False daisy 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
False daisy grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
False daisy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for False daisy
False daisy
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft 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.
