Scapose Four-nerve Daisy Plant Care

Scapose Four-nerve Daisy (Tetraneuris scaposa) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Tetraneuris genus. Scapose Four-nerve Daisy is native to the southwestern and south-central United States and northern Mexico. Scapose Four-nerve Daisy is also known as Four-nerve Daisy, Hymenoxys, Tetraneuris scaposa.

Scapose Four-nerve Daisy displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Scapose Four-nerve Daisy produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Scapose Four-nerve Daisy every 7–14 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.

Scapose Four-nerve Daisy thrives in full sun.

Tetraneuris scaposa tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Scapose Four-nerve Daisy prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Scapose Four-nerve Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Scapose Four-nerve Daisy 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 full sun and well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Scapose Four-nerve Daisy is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

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.

Scapose Four-nerve Daisy 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 Scapose Four-nerve Daisy 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.

Scapose Four-nerve Daisy is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Scapose Four-nerve Daisy can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to four-nerve daisy plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Scapose Four-nerve Daisy 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.

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Scapose Four-nerve Daisy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Scapose Four-nerve Daisy is native to the southwestern and south-central United States and northern Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Scapose Four-nerve Daisy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.