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Hairy Galinsoga

About Hairy Galinsoga

This is an invasive summer annual weed with erect or sprawling stems. Leaves are opposite, roundish to triangular, 1 to 3 inches long and 1/2 to 2 inches wide. Flower heads are small with 4 to 5 white ray flowers that have yellow discs. This plant is generally found in meadows and naturalized areas.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Galinsoga quadriradiata

Genus

Galinsoga

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Shaggy soldier and Peruvian daisy

How to care for Hairy Galinsoga

💦 Water

How often to water your Hairy Galinsoga

Hairy Galinsoga 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Hairy Galinsoga in your home

Hairy Galinsoga love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hairy Galinsoga does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hairy Galinsoga in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hairy Galinsoga

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hairy Galinsoga: repot after 2X growth

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 Hairy Galinsoga after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Hairy Galinsoga 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hairy Galinsoga 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hairy Galinsoga is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hairy Galinsoga grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hairy Galinsoga can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Hairy Galinsoga, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.