Also known as Cape Daisy · Cape Rain-Daisy · Cape-Marigold
Rain daisy (Dimorphotheca pluvialis) is a cheerful annual with white, daisy-like flowers that often open in response to rain or overcast skies.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering. Tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures (18-24°C). Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Trim back leggy growth in late summer or early autumn to promote a bushier habit and prevent the plant from becoming straggly.
Light pruning can be done anytime to shape the plant.
Easily grown from seeds sown directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or started indoors a few weeks prior. Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist soil.
Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in well-draining potting mix.
Young plants may benefit from repotting annually in spring as they grow. Mature plants are relatively tolerant of being slightly root-bound and may only need repotting every 2-3 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Rain Daisy (Dimorphotheca pluvialis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Dimorphotheca |
| Species | Dimorphotheca pluvialis |
Similar in genus Dimorphotheca
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