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Golden Buttons

About Golden Buttons

Common Tansy is an aromatic perennial with fern-like foliage and yellow button-like flowers. The plant is a native of Europe and Asia. It was brought to North America by early settlers in the 1600s for medical and horticultural purposes. It has been listed as a noxious weed in many areas of the United States. It is prohibited in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming and parts of Washington State. It can be controlled with common herbicides.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Tanacetum vulgare

Genus

Tanacetum

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Common Tansy

How to care for Golden Buttons

💦 Water

How often to water your Golden Buttons

Golden Buttons 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 Golden Buttons in your home

Golden Buttons love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Golden Buttons does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Golden Buttons

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Golden Buttons: 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 Golden Buttons after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Golden Buttons is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Golden Buttons →

Common Golden Buttons Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Golden Buttons 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

Golden Buttons 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 🏡.

Golden Buttons Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Golden Buttons is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Golden Buttons is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

🪴 Soil

Golden Buttons 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!

When and How to Successfully Repot Golden Buttons →

What Are Healthy Golden Buttons Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Golden Buttons 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!

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Golden Buttons is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Golden Buttons Lifecycle →

Golden Buttons Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Golden Buttons →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Golden Buttons can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Golden Buttons Temperature Tolerance →

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🌱 Propagation

Golden Buttons 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

🍂 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 Golden Buttons, 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.