
Divergent Sunflower
About Divergent Sunflower
Divergent Sunflower is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Divergent Sunflower likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Divergent Sunflower belongs to the Helianthus genus, and is native to Eastern and Central North America.
Taxonomy
Helianthus divaricatus
Helianthus
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
rough sunflower, woodland sunflower, Rough Sunfower and Spreading Sunflower

How to care for Divergent Sunflower

How often to water your Divergent Sunflower

every 9
Divergent Sunflower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
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Finding light for Divergent Sunflower in your home

a window
Divergent Sunflower love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Divergent Sunflower does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Divergent Sunflower in your home š”.

How to fertilize Divergent Sunflower

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 Divergent Sunflower after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Divergent Sunflower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Divergent Sunflower 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
Divergent Sunflower 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.
Humidity
Divergent Sunflower doesnāt require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Divergent Sunflower 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
Divergent Sunflower 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!
Native Region
Divergent Sunflower is native to the Americas.
Growth Pattern
Divergent Sunflower is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Divergent Sunflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Divergent Sunflower 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
Care Summary for Divergent Sunflower
Divergent Sunflower
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
