Engelmann Daisy

About Engelmann Daisy

Engelmann's Daisy is a perennial with showy yellow flowers and stout stems. It is found along roadsides and can be drought resistant.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Engelmannia peristenia

Genus

Engelmannia

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Engelmann daisy and cutleaf daisy

How to care for Engelmann Daisy

💦 Water

How often to water your Engelmann Daisy

Engelmann Daisy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Engelmann Daisy in your home

Engelmann Daisy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Engelmann Daisy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Engelmann Daisy in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Engelmann Daisy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Engelmann Daisy: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Engelmann Daisy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Engelmann Daisy 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Engelmann Daisy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Engelmann Daisy is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🪴 Soil

Engelmann Daisy 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!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Engelmann Daisy is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Engelmann Daisy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Engelmann Daisy can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Engelmann Daisy, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.