Why are my flowers closed?

The plant closes its blooms when it is cloudy or dark, as they only open in bright sunlight.

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, it makes an excellent container plant as long as the pot has good drainage.

Pflanzenratgeber

Cape marguerite.

Dimorphotheca ecklonis

Aussprache os-tee-oh-SPER-mum EK-lon-iss

Auch bekannt als Vanstaden's river daisy

The Cape marguerite is a cheerful, daisy like perennial that brings a splash of color to sunny gardens. It thrives in warm climates and produces an abundance of blooms throughout the growing season. You will love how it attracts pollinators to your outdoor space.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe: Einfach
Pflanzenart: Perennial
Licht: Full sun
Licht im Innenraum: Direkte Sonne
Gießen: Alle 3 bis 7 Tage
Endgröße: 2 to 3 feet
Wachstum: Schnell
Winterhärte: USDA 9 bis 11
Blütezeit: Late spring to early autumn

Pflege

Plant in well draining soil and provide plenty of sunlight to encourage consistent flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to keep the plant tidy and promote new growth. Watch for wilting, which often signals that the plant needs a deep soak.

Gießen: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Düngen: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
Schneiden: Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Umtopfen: Repot when the roots become crowded or the plant outgrows its container.
Boden: Well draining sandy or loamy soil
Boden-pH: 6.0 to 7.5
Temperatur: -4 bis 35°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit: 20 bis 50%
Trockenheitstoleranz: Hoch
Lebensdauer: Short lived perennial, often grown as an annual.
Wildverbiss-Resistenz: Mittel

Anzeichen fürs Umtopfen

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Water sitting on the surface for too long.
Plant growth has slowed significantly.

Sicherheit

Menschen: The plant is generally considered non-toxic, though ingestion of large quantities is not recommended.
Haustiere: This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Kinder: Keep away from small children to prevent accidental ingestion of plant parts.
Kontaktallergene: The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Allergene in der Luft: The pollen can trigger hay fever symptoms in susceptible people during the flowering season.
Essbarkeit: This plant is not considered edible and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

Daisy like flowers with prominent centers
Serrated or lobed green leaves
Bushy and spreading growth habit
Petals often show contrasting undersides

Höhe: 0,3 bis 0,6m
Breite: 0,45 bis 0,9m
Blätter: green, evergreen
Blüten: white, purple, blue, 5 bis 8cm

Worauf du achten solltest

Powdery mildew · A fungal infection that appears as white dusty spots on the leaves.
Aphids · Small insects that suck sap from new growth and flower buds.

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Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung: cuttings, seed
Pflanzzeit: spring
Überwinterung: In colder regions, bring containers indoors to a bright, cool spot. If planted in the ground, provide a thick layer of mulch to protect the roots from freezing temperatures.
Im Kübel: It grows very well in containers, provided you use a fast draining potting mix and a pot at least 30 centimeters wide.

Stem Cuttings

1. Take a 10 centimeter cutting from non flowering growth.
2. Remove the lower leaves.
3. Dip the end in rooting hormone.
4. Plant in a moist, sandy medium.
5. Keep in bright, indirect light until rooted.

Pair this daisy with other drought tolerant plants to maintain a consistent watering schedule across the bed.

Gute Pflanzpartner

Echter Lavendel · Both plants enjoy the same sunny, well drained conditions.
Mittagsgold · They share similar water and light requirements for a vibrant display.

Botanisches

Familie: Asteraceae
Gattung: Dimorphotheca
Ordnung: Asterales
Klasse: Magnoliopsida
Ursprüngliche Heimat: South Africa
Artenschutz: This species is not currently listed as endangered or threatened in its native range.

It is adapted to dry, sunny environments and relies on pollinators to ensure seed set in its native habitat.

Nutzen für Wildtiere: nectar source
Bestäuber: Bienen, Schmetterlinge
Verwendung: container gardening, rock gardens, borders, ground cover

Im Jahresverlauf

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Blüte

Fruchtbildung

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Ökologische Zeigerwerte

Salzgehalt: 2/9
Bodenreaktion: 6/9
Licht: 8/9
Temperatur: 7/9
Feuchtigkeit: 3/9
Nährstoffe: 3/9

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why are my flowers closed?: The plant closes its blooms when it is cloudy or dark, as they only open in bright sunlight.
Can I grow this in a pot?: Yes, it makes an excellent container plant as long as the pot has good drainage.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Dimorphotheca refers to the two forms of fruit produced by the plant, while ecklonis honors the botanist Christian Friedrich Ecklon.

Gut zu wissen

It is commonly known as the Cape Daisy.
The flowers close up during cloudy weather or at night.
It thrives in poor, sandy soils where other plants might struggle.

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