Heterophylla Tickseed Plant Care

Heterophylla Tickseed (Coreopsis heterophylla) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Coreopsis genus. Heterophylla Tickseed is native to the eastern, southeastern, and south-central parts of the United States, from eastern Texas to southern New Jersey. Heterophylla Tickseed is also known as Coreopsis heterophylla.

Heterophylla Tickseed displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Heterophylla Tickseed produces daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, pink, or red.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Coreopsis heterophylla requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Heterophylla Tickseed thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Coreopsis heterophylla grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Heterophylla Tickseed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Heterophylla Tickseed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Heterophylla Tickseed every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Divide and replant every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Heterophylla Tickseed can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to desert coreopsis plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Heterophylla Tickseed is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Heterophylla Tickseed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Heterophylla Tickseed is native to the eastern, southeastern, and south-central parts of the United States, from eastern Texas to southern New Jersey. In cooler regions, grow Heterophylla Tickseed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.