Annual Fleabane
Also known as
Daisy fleabane and Eastern daisy fleabane
Taxonomy
Erigeron annuus
Erigeron
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Annual Fleabane
Water
How often to water your Annual Fleabane
every 9
Annual Fleabane needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tampa, Florida.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Tampa, Florida
51% Low
Growing Annual Fleabane in Tampa right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium š
February 5th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by ānet radiationā in Tampa is currently medium š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiningā¦
Sunlight will increase by 25.2% āļø
February 6th, 2023
Tampa is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Tampa is expected to increase by 25.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.9 megajoules of energy per m2 per dā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours š
February 4th, 2023
This month, Tampa is getting an average of 8.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.1 total hours of dayligā¦
Finding light for Annual Fleabane in your home
a window
Annual Fleabane love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Tampa, Florida ā .
Annual Fleabane does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Annual Fleabane
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Annual Fleabane after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Annual Fleabane
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
February 3rd, 2023
The growing potential in Tampa is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repot pā¦
FAQs
Annual Fleabane 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
Annual Fleabane requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Annual Fleabane 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
Annual Fleabane 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Annual Fleabane grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Annual Fleabane can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Annual Fleabane
Annual Fleabane
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tampa, Florida, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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