Plant Care Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower

Taxonomy

Gaillardia spp.
Gaillardia
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Blanket Flower

💦 Water

How often to water your Blanket Flower

Water needs for Blanket Flower
0.5 cups
every 9

Blanket Flower 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.

Calculate water needs of Blanket Flower

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Blanket Flower in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blanket Flower: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Blanket Flower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Blanket Flower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Blanket Flower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blanket Flower: 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 Blanket Flower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Blanket Flower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Blanket Flower →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Blanket Flower →


💦 Water Needs

Blanket Flower 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.

Blanket Flower Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Blanket Flower 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 🏡.

Blanket Flower Light Requirements →

Blanket Flower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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

Blanket Flower 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!

Best Soil Mix for Blanket Flower →

Best Pots for Blanket Flower →

When and How to Successfully Repot Blanket Flower →

What Are Healthy Blanket Flower Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Blanket Flower 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Blanket Flower →


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Blanket Flower Lifecycle →

Blanket Flower Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Blanket Flower →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Blanket Flower, 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.


Care Summary for Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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