Solidago hintoniorum Plant Care
Solidago hintoniorum G.L.Nesom
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Solidago hintoniorum is rare Mexican species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It has been found in Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, and Coahuila in northeastern Mexico.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Solidago hintoniorum?
Water Solidago hintoniorum 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Solidago hintoniorum Native To?
What Is the Solidago hintoniorum?
Solidago hintoniorum (Solidago hintoniorum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Solidago genus. Solidago hintoniorum is native to Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, and Coahuila in northeastern Mexico.
Solidago hintoniorum displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Solidago hintoniorum produces small, yellow, daisy-like flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Solidago hintoniorum?
Solidago hintoniorum 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 Solidago hintoniorum Need?
Solidago hintoniorum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Solidago hintoniorum Prefer?
Solidago hintoniorum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Solidago hintoniorum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Solidago hintoniorum?
Well-draining, fertile soil with a mix of sand and organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Solidago hintoniorum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Solidago hintoniorum?
Feed Solidago hintoniorum 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 Solidago hintoniorum?
Divide and 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 Solidago hintoniorum?
Solidago hintoniorum can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to argentine goldenrod plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Solidago hintoniorum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Solidago hintoniorum, 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 Solidago hintoniorum?
Solidago hintoniorum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. 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 Solidago hintoniorum Need?
Solidago hintoniorum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Solidago hintoniorum is native to Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, and Coahuila in northeastern Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Solidago hintoniorum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Solidago hintoniorum 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 Solidago genus — compare its care with other Solidago species on PlantoScan.
Solidago is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Solidago hintoniorum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Solidago Species
Other Solidago species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Solidago hintoniorum G.L.Nesom, family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 67: 145 (1989)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Solidago hintoniorum, 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 13a, 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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