Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
Bidens
Water Celery
In German
Bidens
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Bidens
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Bidens
El apio agua
In Greek
Bidens
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Bidens
Aipo água
In Polish
Bidens
Seler Woda
In Latin
Bidens
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Oenantheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Bidens and Water Celery
Season and care of Bidens and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Celery season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Water Celery Physical Information
Bidens and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Water Celery are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Water Celery
Care of Bidens and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.