Plant Care Treasureflower

Treasureflower

About Treasureflower

Gazanias are best grown as an annual. They have large daisylike flowers on trailing stems and can be grown in containers, hanging baskets or in the garden as borders or in mass plantings. The blooms of this plant are orange but there are many cultivars offering a variety of colors.

Taxonomy

Gazania rigens
Gazania
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

Treasure flower

How to care for Treasureflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Treasureflower

Water needs for Treasureflower
0.5 cups
every 9

Treasureflower 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 Treasureflower

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Treasureflower in your home

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

Treasureflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Treasureflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Treasureflower

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

Benefits of Growing Treasureflower →

Common Treasureflower Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Treasureflower 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.

Treasureflower Water Frequency →

Treasureflower Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Treasureflower 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 🏡.

Treasureflower Light Requirements →

Treasureflower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Treasureflower 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.


🪴 Soil

Treasureflower 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 Treasureflower →

When and How to Successfully Repot Treasureflower →

What Are Healthy Treasureflower Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Treasureflower 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 Treasureflower →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Treasureflower is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Treasureflower Lifecycle →

Treasureflower Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Treasureflower →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Treasureflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Treasureflower Temperature Tolerance →

Treasureflower Hardiness Zones →

Is Treasureflower a Weed? →


🍂 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 Treasureflower, 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 Treasureflower

Treasureflower

Treasureflower


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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