Tessaria is a genus of South American plants in the tribe Inuleae within the family Asteraceae.SpeciesTessaria integrifolia Ruiz & Pav. - Panamá, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Venezuela, Tessaria absinthioides (Hook. & Arn.) DC. - Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil Tessaria fastigiata (Griseb.) Cabrera - Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina Tessaria andina M.Monge, Anderb. & Semir - Bolivia Tessaria dodonaeifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Cabrera - Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay formerly included
Tessaria integrifolia shows strong resistance to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. When it comes to care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors, it needs only light watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they finish blooming. Tessaria integrifoliat is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive plant-care experience.
How to keep Tessaria Integrifolia.
Light
Tessaria integrifolia comes from open habitats, like sunny meadows and the edges of forests, which offer abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but can also endure Partial Sun, adjusting well to different sunlight levels.
Temperature
Tessaria integrifolia comes from tropical regions, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It usually cannot withstand cold and requires warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Fertilization is essential for the care of Tessaria integrifolia. Consistent feeding during the growing season maintains the energy needed for its showy leaves and promotes overall growth. Failing to fertilize can lead to unhealthy foliage, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is prone to breakage.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Tessaria
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 3.05 m to 7.92 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m to 3.96 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Gray
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink, Lavender
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Native Area
- Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama
