Dahlia tenuicaulis
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Dahlia tenuicaulis

Dahlia

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
147
Observations
89

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Dahlia tenuicaulis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. A so-called "tree dahlia", its flowers are 8 centimetres wide. Native to the mountains of southern Mexico, it is occasionally available from commercial suppliers.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Dahlia tenuicaulis is a perennial herbaceous species that favors sunny conditions and comes from open habitats, commonly thriving in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Dahlia tenuicaulis can adjust to a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be constrained by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with adequate rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or sustained high temperatures can increase the chance of Dahlia tenuicaulis dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can improve the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For Dahlia tenuicaulis, a single spring application of fertilizer is generally enough, although repeated feedings can help maximize growth. Apply fertilizer about once every month to a month and a half. Fertilizing improves the appearance and function of the leaves, helping maintain even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting the plant’s long-term health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Dahlia
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 46 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
Mexico

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Common Names (1)

en Dahlia