Consulta Plantas

Care of the shrub Montanoa bipinnatifida or Mexican Daisy Bush

The genus Montanoa, family Asteraceae, comprises about 30 species of shrubs distributed throughout tropical regions of the American continent. Some species are: Montanoa bipinnatifida, Montanoa hibiscifolia, Montanoa tomentosa, Montanoa ovalifolia, Montanoa grandiflora.

Common names: Mexican Daisy Bush, Tree Daisy, Pom Pom Tree, Tree Chrysanthemum. This species is native to Mexico and Central America.

Montanoa bipinnatifida is an evergreen shrub that branches from the base and has an erect habit that reaches 5 meters (16.4 feet) in height. The large opposite leaves are deep green, measure up to 75 cm (2.46 feet) in length and are divided into 8-10 lobes. It produces branched inflorescences (up to 1 m/3.38 feet in length) full of scented white, yellow or orange flowers similar to daisies. It blooms in spring.

Mexican Daisy Bush is used as an isolated specimen, in bushy groups and next to a sunny wall. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is not recommended for regions with strong winds.

Montanoa bipinnatifida grows in full sun and semi-shade exposures and in warm climates. It resists frosts up to -6 ºC (20 ºF).

The soil can be normal garden soil with a little organic matter.

Water regularly so that the substrate does not dry out completely. Tree Daisy does not resist prolonged drought.

Fertilize with compost in autumn.

Prune intensively after flowering to control its growth and strengthen the plant.

Montanoa bipinnatifida does not usually present serious problems with pests and diseases.

Mexican Daisy Bush is propagated by cuttings using pruned branches.

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