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Aster terrae-novae Plant Care
Solidago uliginosa Nutt.
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Solidago uliginosa, or bog goldenrod, is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is found in eastern Canada (from Nunavut to Newfoundland and Manitoba) and the eastern United States (Great Lakes, Northeast, and Appalachian Mountains as far south as northeastern Georgia. There are historical reports of the species growing in Alabama, but these populations appear now to have been extirpated).
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Aster terrae-novae?
Water Aster terrae-novae 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 Aster terrae-novae Native To?
What Is the Aster terrae-novae?
Aster terrae-novae (Solidago uliginosa) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Solidago genus. Aster terrae-novae is native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Aster terrae-novae is also known as Aster uliginosus, Aster uniligulata, Bigelowia uniligulata.
Aster terrae-novae displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Aster terrae-novae produces small, yellow, daisy-like flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Aster terrae-novae?
Solidago uliginosa 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 Aster terrae-novae Need?
Aster terrae-novae thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Aster terrae-novae Prefer?
Solidago uliginosa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Aster terrae-novae prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aster terrae-novae?
Well-draining, fertile soil with a mix of sand and organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Aster terrae-novae to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Aster terrae-novae?
Feed Aster terrae-novae 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 Aster terrae-novae?
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 Aster terrae-novae?
Aster terrae-novae 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 Aster terrae-novae Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aster terrae-novae, 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 Aster terrae-novae?
Aster terrae-novae 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 Aster terrae-novae Need?
Aster terrae-novae grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Aster terrae-novae is native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States. In cooler regions, grow Aster terrae-novae as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Aster terrae-novae 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.
Aster terrae-novae 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 uliginosa Nutt., family Asteraceae (first published in J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia vii. (1834) 101.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aster terrae-novae, 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: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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