Mexican Soliva Plant Care
Soliva mexicana DC.
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Cotula mexicana, also known as Mexican brassbuttons, is a plant species in the sunflower family. It is widespread in South America and also found in central Mexico and parts of the United States.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Mexican Soliva?
Water Mexican Soliva every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mexican Soliva Native To?
What Is the Mexican Soliva?
Mexican Soliva (Soliva mexicana) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Soliva genus. Mexican Soliva is native to central Mexico and parts of the United States.
Mexican Soliva displays a low mat-forming ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Mexican Soliva produces small white or pink daisy-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mexican Soliva?
Soliva mexicana requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mexican Soliva Need?
Mexican Soliva thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mexican Soliva Prefer?
Soliva mexicana grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Mexican Soliva prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mexican Soliva?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Mexican Soliva to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mexican Soliva?
Feed Mexican Soliva 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Mexican Soliva?
Repot every 1-2 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 Mexican Soliva?
Mexican Soliva can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to field soliva plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mexican Soliva Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mexican Soliva, 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 Mexican Soliva?
Mexican Soliva is susceptible to aphids, 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 Mexican Soliva Need?
Mexican Soliva grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mexican Soliva is native to central Mexico and parts of the United States. In cooler regions, grow Mexican Soliva as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Mexican Soliva 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 Soliva genus — compare its care with other Soliva species on PlantoScan.
Soliva is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Mexican Soliva thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Soliva mexicana DC., family Asteraceae (first published in Prodr. 6: 143 (1838)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mexican Soliva, 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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