Heliomeris soliceps Plant Care
Heliomeris soliceps (Barneby) W.F.Yates
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Heliomeris soliceps is a rare North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae called the tropical false goldeneye or paria sunflower. It has been found only in the state of Utah in the southwestern United States.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Heliomeris soliceps?
Water Heliomeris soliceps every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Heliomeris soliceps?
Heliomeris soliceps (Heliomeris soliceps) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Heliomeris genus.
Heliomeris soliceps displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Heliomeris soliceps produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Heliomeris soliceps?
Heliomeris soliceps 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 Heliomeris soliceps Need?
Heliomeris soliceps thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Heliomeris soliceps Prefer?
Heliomeris soliceps grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Heliomeris soliceps prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Heliomeris soliceps?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Heliomeris soliceps to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Heliomeris soliceps?
Feed Heliomeris soliceps 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 Heliomeris soliceps?
Repot 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.
How Do You Propagate a Heliomeris soliceps?
Heliomeris soliceps can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to longleaf sunflower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Heliomeris soliceps Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Heliomeris soliceps, 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 Heliomeris soliceps?
Heliomeris soliceps is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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 Heliomeris soliceps Need?
Heliomeris soliceps grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Heliomeris soliceps as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Heliomeris soliceps 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 Heliomeris genus — compare its care with other Heliomeris species on PlantoScan.
Heliomeris is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Heliomeris soliceps thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Heliomeris soliceps (Barneby) W.F.Yates, family Asteraceae (first published in Monogr. Indiana Acad. Sci. 88: 370 (1979); cf. Gray Herb. Card Cat.:.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Heliomeris soliceps, 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 12a, 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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