Brass Buttons
Taxonomy
Leptinella squalida
Leptinella
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Brass Buttons
Water
How often to water your Brass Buttons
every 9
Brass Buttons 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
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.
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Finding light for Brass Buttons in your home
a window
Brass Buttons love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Brass Buttons does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brass Buttons in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Brass Buttons
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 Brass Buttons after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Brass Buttons is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Brass 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.
Sunlight Needs
Brass Buttons 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Brass Buttons can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Brass Buttons
Brass Buttons
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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