Tetraneuris turneri Plant Care

Tetraneuris turneri (K.F.Parker) K.F.Parker

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Tetraneuris turneri is a North American species of plants in the sunflower family, known by the common name Turner's four-nerve daisy. It has been found in the US state of Texas and in the nearby Mexican state of Coahuila.

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Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Full sun

Temp

50–85°F

Humidity

30–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Tetraneuris turneri?

Plant Tetraneuris turneri in full sun (USDA zones 12a) and water a young shrub every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Tetraneuris turneri Native To?

Native range2 countries

What Is the Tetraneuris turneri?

Tetraneuris turneri (Tetraneuris turneri) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Tetraneuris genus. Tetraneuris turneri is native to the US state of Texas and in the nearby Mexican state of Coahuila.

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

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Tetraneuris turneri?

Water a young or newly planted Tetraneuris turneri 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.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–14 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Tetraneuris turneri Need?

Tetraneuris turneri thrives in full sun.

Light Requirement

Full sun

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tetraneuris turneri Prefer?

Tetraneuris turneri tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Tetraneuris turneri prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.

Temperature

50–85°F

Humidity

30–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tetraneuris turneri?

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

How Often Should You Fertilize a Tetraneuris turneri?

Feed Tetraneuris turneri 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.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Tetraneuris turneri?

Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Tetraneuris turneri 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.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Tetraneuris turneri?

Tetraneuris turneri 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.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Tetraneuris turneri?

Prune Tetraneuris turneri 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.

How Do You Care for a Tetraneuris turneri in Winter?

Tetraneuris turneri 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.

How Do You Propagate a Tetraneuris turneri?

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

Is the Tetraneuris turneri Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Tetraneuris turneri, 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 Tetraneuris turneri?

Tetraneuris turneri 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.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Tetraneuris turneri Need?

Tetraneuris turneri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Tetraneuris turneri is native to the US state of Texas and in the nearby Mexican state of Coahuila. In cooler regions, grow Tetraneuris turneri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a

Keep exploring plants

Tetraneuris turneri 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 Tetraneuris genus — compare its care with other Tetraneuris species on PlantoScan.

Tetraneuris is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.

Tetraneuris turneri thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

More Tetraneuris Species

Other Tetraneuris species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Tetraneuris turneri (K.F.Parker) K.F.Parker, family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 45: 467 (1980)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tetraneuris turneri, 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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