Connecticut Beggarticks

Connecticut Beggarticks should be given around 1-2 inches of water per week. Water the plants first thing in the morning before the sun gets too hot; this will help the water reach the roots more deeply. Allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out between waterings. If the plant is in a container, allow some of the water to run out of the drainage holes. During particularly dry and hot periods, increase the amount of water given. Be aware of overwatering; it can cause fungal diseases to occur. During winter, water only enough to keep the soil from completely drying out.

Connecticut Beggarticks (Bidens heterodoxa) prefer to grow in areas of full or partial sun. Growing in the sun will help the plants to bloom and produce vivid, yellow, star-shaped flower clusters. Planting in shady or semi-shady spots will result in fewer flower blooms but the plants will still be able to survive. During the spring and summer months when the days are longer and the sun is more intense, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight is recommended for Connecticut Beggarticks. This will help them to thrive and produce more flowers. During the shorter days of the winter, Connecticut Beggarticks can handle 4-6 hours of direct sun, although they may become leggy and spindly if they don't get enough light.

Connecticut Beggarticks (Bidens heterodoxa) has a moderate growth rate and should generally be pruned in the late winter or early spring, right before new growth begins. Trimming away any straggly growth and crossing branches can result in a fuller, more healthy looking plant. This species of begger's-ticks does not have to be pruned heavily, but removing any obtrusively large branches or sections can provide a better overall look, help with flowering, and even improve air flow throughout the plant. For best results, use sharp pruning shears and make clean, precise cuts.