Blue Daisy Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Blue Daisy or Blue Marguerite is a hairy evergreen plant in the Asteraceae family. It can grow up to 1.5-2 feet tall or even taller with proper care. It prefers temperate climates such as USDA Zones 10 and 11. It is often used as an ornamental plant because of its unique bright blue flowers, which are often found along the southern coast of South Africa.
Common Name |
Blue marguerite
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Felicia amelloides
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Genus
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Felicia
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Blue Daisy Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Blue Daisy .
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Blue Daisy needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Blue Daisy needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Blue Daisy Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Blue Daisy to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Blue Daisy prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Blue Daisy Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Blue Daisy . |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Blue Daisy plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Blue Daisy Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Blue Daisy plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Blue
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Blue Daisy toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Blue Daisy Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Blue Daisy , when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Blue Daisy Native Region |
Find out where the Blue Daisy plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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