Bidens is a low-growing herbaceous flowering plant, which reaches a height of 35 cm. It belongs to the Asteraceae family. It comes from Mexico. It is a widespread ornamental plant due to its impressive and long-lasting flowering.
Description of the plant
Beats are an annual plant. The leaves are green, compound consisting of 3 to 5 ovate, toothed leaflets. Its flowers, resembling those of a daisy, are complex with bright yellow or red color and yellow center. Its flowering begins in May and lasts until September. Widely used in gardens, terraces, balconies and rock gardens.
Plant care
Terrain
Bittens prefers soils rich, light and with very good drainage. It prefers sunny places but can also withstand partial shade. It is also very resistant to high summer temperatures, as long as it has sufficient humidity.
Watering
It has significant requirements for watering. It is needed twice a week during the spring period and every two or three days during the summer period.
Lubrication
It is good to apply fertilizer once a month, during the spring and summer, so that the plant can have rich and continuous flowering.
Pruning
It is good to remove all the withered flowers so that they can come out new.
Enemies and Diseases
In general, it is quite resistant to diseases and insects. Occasionally there are small insects such as aphids or granules on the leaves and flowers.
