Is Botao-de-ouro safe for pets?

Yes, Botao-de-ouro (Jaegeria Hirta) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Botao-de-ouro easy to care for?

Botao-de-ouro has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Botao-de-ouro grow indoors?

Botao-de-ouro is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Botao-de-ouro (Jaegeria Hirta) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Jaegeria hirta is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico and South Tropical America.

Last updated: February 2026

Botao-de-ouro

Jaegeria Hirta

Jaegeria hirta is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico and South Tropical America.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-12

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Botao-de-ouro

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Prune

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Jaegeria