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Trailing Treasureflower (Gazania rigens)

Trailing Treasureflower (Gazania rigens) is a vibrant, low-growing perennial native to South Africa, prized for its daisy-like, often brightly colored flowers that bloom

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Sunlight

Full sun

Watering

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed lightly during growing season

Care Requirements

Light requirements

Full sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering

Watering needs

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Prefers well-drained soil; avoid overwatering

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature needs

Prefers warm temperatures

Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C; protect from frost

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer needs

Feed lightly during growing season

Use balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength; cease in winter

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-1.0 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Gorteria rigens (L.) L.
Melanchrysum rigens (L.) Cass.
Meridiana ringens (L.) Kuntze
Othonna rigens L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusGazania
  • speciesGazania rigens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

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