Argyranthemum winteri
Care, watering, light and tips for Argyranthemum winteri on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Argyranthemum winteri
Argyranthemum winteri, known as the Jandía Daisy, is a perennial plant endemic to Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, distinguished by its delicate white flowers with yellow centers. Its compact habit and abundant flowering make it ideal for rockeries, borders, or pots, adding a touch of Mediterranean freshness.
Native range
Endemic to the island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and prefers well-drained, even sandy or poor soils. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogging, to which it is very sensitive. A common mistake is overwatering, which can rot its roots. It toler tolerates drought well once established.
How to save a dying Argyranthemum winteri
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowing or drooping leaves; no flowering; dry stems.
- First aid
- Check watering, if dry, water deeply. Protect from intense direct sun and wind.
- What kills it
- Overwatering in winter, underwatering in summer, or prolonged exposure to strong sun without protection.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted. Act quickly by correcting watering and environment.