Bidens ferulifolia

Fernleaf Bidens, Goldilocks Plant

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Trailing annual bedding plant with delicate fern-like foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers, prized for hanging baskets.
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Plant Details

Common Name Fernleaf Bidens, Goldilocks Plant
Family Asteraceae
Genus Bidens
Species Ferulifolia
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming Prolific yellow blooms from late spring to first frost
Leaf Color Medium green, finely divided
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growth; reduce watering when temperatures drop, avoid waterlogging

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal flowering; tolerates partial shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to autumn

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Pruning

Pinch back tips early for bushiness; deadhead frequently to encourage continuous blooming

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 7 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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