Also known as African Daisy · Gazania · Rigid Gazania
Gazania rigens, the Trailing Treasureflower, is a vibrant groundcover with daisy-like, brightly colored flowers that attract pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.
Allow soil to dry between waterings
50% intensity
Prefers well-draining soil; susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm to moderate
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Gazania rigens prefers well-draining soil and dislikes consistently wet conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or overgrown stems.
This promotes vigorous new growth and a fuller plant.
Easily propagated from seed sown in early spring, either directly outdoors after the last frost or indoors a few weeks prior. Stem cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted in well-draining potting mix.
Seeds germinate in about 10-20 days.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring as needed, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid waterlogging.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Trailing Treasureflower (Gazania rigens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Gazania |
| Species | Gazania rigens |
Similar in genus Gazania
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
