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rain daisy (Dimorphotheca pluvialis)

The rain daisy, Dimorphotheca pluvialis, is a charming annual with white, daisy-like flowers that often open fully after rain, bringing a bright display to gardens.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C. Sensitive to frost.

Fertilizer

Low

Light feeding once in spring is usually sufficient.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

3-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

90000

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Synonyms
Calendula decurrens Thunb.
Calendula hybrida Sweet
Calendula pluvialis L.
Calendula versicolor Salisb.
Dimorphotheca annua Less.
Dimorphotheca hybrida DC.
Dimorphotheca incrassata Moench
Dimorphotheca leptocarpa DC.
Meteorina crassipes Cass.
Meteorina gracilipes Cass.
Meteorina gracilis Less. ex Steud.
Meteorina lyrata Cass.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusDimorphotheca
  • speciesDimorphotheca pluvialis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

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