Amauria dissecta Plant Care

Amauria dissecta (Villanova chrysanthemoides) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Villanova genus. Amauria dissecta is native to the western United States as far north as the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, as well as in northern Mexico. Amauria dissecta is also known as Bahia dissecta, Villanova dissecta, Amauriopsis dissecta.

Amauria dissecta displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Amauria dissecta produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Amauria dissecta every 7–10 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.

Amauria dissecta thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Villanova chrysanthemoides tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Amauria dissecta prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Amauria dissecta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Amauria dissecta 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 to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Amauria dissecta 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.

Amauria dissecta 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 Amauria dissecta 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.

Amauria dissecta 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.

Amauria dissecta can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.

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Amauria dissecta is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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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Amauria dissecta grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Amauria dissecta is native to the western United States as far north as the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, as well as in northern Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Amauria dissecta as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.