Variety traits

Drought tolerance of Bidens ferulifolia

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC.

Bidens ferulifolia is classified as a drought-tolerant plant once established, capable of maintaining intense flowering at temperatures above 38°C due to its finely dissected foliage with a low transpirational surface area.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Apache beggartick, where this is mentioned in the description.

The drought tolerance of the species is manifested in its ability to maintain viability and ornamental quality when irrigation is reduced after the establishment phase. Biologically, this trait is supported by morphological features: the plant's finely dissected, fern-like foliage has a smaller transpirational surface area compared to other trailing crops.

The plant exhibits high heat resistance, maintaining flowering under extremely high temperatures. Despite the general status of the species as drought-tolerant, when grown in containers and hanging baskets, Bidens requires regular watering to support continuous inflorescence development during hot periods.

General information about the subject — on the page Drought tolerance.

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Varieties of Apache beggartick mentioned in the description

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