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Also known as
Van Staden's river daisy, Van Staden's river daisy, Van Staden's river daisy, Sundays river daisy, Cape marguerite, White daisy bush, Star of the veldt, blue-and-white daisy bush and Osteospermum ecklonis
Taxonomy
Dimorphotheca ecklonis
Dimorphotheca
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Cape Marguerite

How often to water your Cape Marguerite

every 9
Cape Marguerite needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Raleigh, North Carolina
36% Very Low

Growing Cape Marguerite in Raleigh right now
Plant growth potential is currently low đ
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Raleigh is currently low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiniâŠ
Sunlight will increase by 27.4% âïž
January 26th, 2023
Raleigh is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Raleigh is expected to increase by 27.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.1 megajoules of energy per m2 pâŠ
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours đ
January 26th, 2023
This month, Raleigh is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of daylâŠ
Finding light for Van Staden's river daisy in your home

a window
Cape Marguerite love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Raleigh, North Carolina â .
Cape Marguerite does not tolerate low-light đ«.

How to fertilize Cape Marguerite

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cape Marguerite after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Cape Marguerite prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cape Marguerite requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Cape Marguerite does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Cape Marguerite should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Cape Marguerite
Cape Marguerite
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Raleigh, North Carolina, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
