Fitchia nutans Plant Care
Fitchia nutans Hook.f.
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Fitchia nutans is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to the island of Tahiti in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Fitchia nutans?
Water Fitchia nutans every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Fitchia nutans Native To?
What Is the Fitchia nutans?
Fitchia nutans (Fitchia nutans) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Fitchia genus. Fitchia nutans is native to the island of Tahiti in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.
Fitchia nutans displays a compact, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Fitchia nutans produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Fitchia nutans?
Fitchia nutans 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.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Fitchia nutans Need?
Fitchia nutans thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Fitchia nutans in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Fitchia nutans Prefer?
Fitchia nutans grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Fitchia nutans prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fitchia nutans?
Well-draining soil mix with high organic content, such as peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Fitchia nutans to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Fitchia nutans?
Feed Fitchia nutans 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.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Fitchia nutans?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Fitchia nutans?
Fitchia nutans can be propagated through division, stem cuttings.
Is the Fitchia nutans Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fitchia nutans, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Fitchia nutans?
Fitchia nutans is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Fitchia nutans Need?
Fitchia nutans grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Fitchia nutans is native to the island of Tahiti in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. In cooler regions, grow Fitchia nutans as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Fitchia nutans is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Fitchia genus — compare its care with other Fitchia species on PlantoScan.
Fitchia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Fitchia nutans thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Fitchia nutans Hook.f., family Asteraceae (first published in London J. Bot. 4: 640 (1845)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fitchia nutans, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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