Argyranthemum escarrei
Care, watering, light and tips for Argyranthemum escarrei on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Argyranthemum escarrei
Argyranthemum escarrei, known as Magarza de La Aldea, is a perennial plant endemic to Gran Canaria, notable for its small and abundant white flowers with a yellow center, resembling daisies. It forms compact, rounded bushes, ideal for rock gardens, low-maintenance gardens, or as a potted plant in sunny patios. Its abundant and prolonged flowering brings a fresh and wild touch to the landscape.
Native range
Canary Islands (Spain)
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering, although it tolerates light partial shade. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, as it is sensitive to waterlogging. It prefers well-drained and slightly sandy soils. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Argyranthemum escarrei
- Warning signs
- Yellow or wilting leaves, soft stems, scarce or no flowering, aphid or spider mite attack.
- First aid
- Repot to a larger pot with good drainage, prune dry flowers and leaves, control pests with potassium soap.
- What kills it
- Waterlogging, lack of direct sun, poor or compacted soils, not protecting it from intense cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's resilient. With proper care and patience, it will recover and bloom.