Novenia tunariensis Plant Care

Novenia tunariensis (Novenia tunariensis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Novenia genus. Novenia tunariensis is native to Argentina (Salta) and Peru.

Novenia tunariensis displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Novenia tunariensis produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Novenia tunariensis every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Novenia tunariensis thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Novenia tunariensis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Novenia tunariensis tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Novenia tunariensis prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Novenia tunariensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Novenia tunariensis every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Novenia tunariensis is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Novenia tunariensis can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Novenia tunariensis while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Novenia tunariensis is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Novenia tunariensis can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.

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Novenia tunariensis 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.

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Novenia tunariensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Novenia tunariensis is native to Argentina (Salta) and Peru. In cooler regions, grow Novenia tunariensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.