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Nipponanthemum

About Nipponanthemum

Nipponanthemum nipponicum is a plant species native to coastal regions of Japan but cultivated as an ornamental in other regions. This perennial tolerates light shade in hot climates. Nippon daisies tend to lose their lower leaves, so it is helpful to plant smaller perennials in front to cover up their leafless lower stems.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Nipponanthemum nipponicum

Genus

Nipponanthemum

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Montauk daisy, Montauk daisy and Nippon daisy

How to care for Nipponanthemum

💦 Water

How often to water your Nipponanthemum

Nipponanthemum 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 Montauk daisy in your home

Nipponanthemum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Nipponanthemum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Nipponanthemum

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Nipponanthemum is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Montauk daisy →

Common Montauk daisy Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Montauk daisy →

💦 Water Needs

Nipponanthemum 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.

Montauk daisy Water Frequency →

Montauk daisy Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Nipponanthemum 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 🏡.

Montauk daisy Light Requirements →

Montauk daisy Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Nipponanthemum 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.

🪴 Soil

Nipponanthemum 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!

Best Pots for Montauk daisy →

What Are Healthy Montauk daisy Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Nipponanthemum 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

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

Montauk daisy Lifecycle →

Montauk daisy Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Montauk daisy →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Nipponanthemum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Montauk daisy Temperature Tolerance →

Montauk daisy Hardiness Zones →

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How to Plant Montauk daisy →

Where to Plant Montauk daisy →

Winter Care for Montauk daisy →

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Is Montauk daisy a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Nipponanthemum 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 Nipponanthemum, 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.