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Centipeda

Centipeda is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The genus is primarily native to Australia and New Zealand, Asia and across the Pacific to southern South America.

Scientific classification

Genus

Centipeda (Centipeda)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

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Species

Spreading sneezeweed

Care Guide for Centipeda

Every week

Water

Water: Centipeda prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry spells. It thrives with weekly watering and benefits from higher humidity to enhance foliage and flowering. Typically grown indoors, centipeda adapts well to its ornamental environment, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.

Propagation: Centipeda can be propagated via seed sowing, cuttings, or division, requiring proper light, temperature, and well-draining soil. Moisture management is vital. Steps include selecting healthy parent plants, sowing seeds, using rooting hormone for cuttings, and carefully dividing the root ball while ensuring indirect sunlight and adequate watering.

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