Treasure flower
Gazania rigens · Treasure Flowers · Aster family
Also known as: Gazania · African Daisy
Easy20–30cmPet-friendly
Treasure flower care at a glance
Treasure flower (Gazania rigens) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Treasure flower
Possible pests on Treasure flower include Mealybugs and Aphids. Common diseases include Phytophthora root and crown rot and Stem rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Leaf spot. Treasure flower is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Mealybugs Low
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Phytophthora root and crown rot High
- Stem rot High
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Leaf spot Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Treasure flower
- Which pests affect Treasure flower?
- Possible pests on Treasure flower include Mealybugs and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Treasure flower?
- Common diseases include Phytophthora root and crown rot and Stem rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Leaf spot.
- Is Treasure flower toxic to cats and dogs?
- Treasure flower is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Treasure flower need?
- Treasure flower has a low water requirement.
- What light does Treasure flower need?
- Treasure flower prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Treasure flower frost-hardy?
- Treasure flower is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 0 °C.