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Fulcrata golden-aster Plant Care
Heterotheca fulcrata (Greene) Shinners
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With its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and long, narrow leaves, this plant originating from North America is a standout in any garden. Plant collectors are drawn to Heterotheca fulcrata for its unique appearance and ability to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Fulcrata golden-aster?
Water Fulcrata golden-aster every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Fulcrata golden-aster Native To?
What Is the Fulcrata golden-aster?
Fulcrata golden-aster (Heterotheca fulcrata) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Heterotheca genus. Fulcrata golden-aster is native to northern Mexico and in the western United States. Fulcrata golden-aster is also known as Fulcrata false golden-aster.
Fulcrata golden-aster displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Fulcrata golden-aster produces daisy-like yellow flowers with a dark center.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Fulcrata golden-aster?
Heterotheca fulcrata requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Fulcrata golden-aster Need?
Fulcrata golden-aster thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Fulcrata golden-aster Prefer?
Heterotheca fulcrata grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Fulcrata golden-aster prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fulcrata golden-aster?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Fulcrata golden-aster to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Fulcrata golden-aster?
Feed Fulcrata golden-aster every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Fulcrata golden-aster?
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 Fulcrata golden-aster?
Fulcrata golden-aster can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to arizona golden aster plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Fulcrata golden-aster Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fulcrata golden-aster, 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 Fulcrata golden-aster?
Fulcrata golden-aster 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 Fulcrata golden-aster Need?
Fulcrata golden-aster grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Fulcrata golden-aster is native to northern Mexico and in the western United States.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Fulcrata golden-aster 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 Heterotheca genus — compare its care with other Heterotheca species on PlantoScan.
Heterotheca is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Fulcrata golden-aster thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Heterotheca Species
Other Heterotheca species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Heterotheca fulcrata (Greene) Shinners, family Asteraceae (first published in Field & Lab. 19: 71 (1951)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fulcrata golden-aster, 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.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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