Gonospermum ptarmiciflorum
Care, watering, light and tips for Gonospermum ptarmiciflorum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Gonospermum ptarmiciflorum
Gonospermum ptarmiciflorum, commonly known as Silver Tansy, is a perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to the Canary Islands, and cherished for its attractive, finely divided, silver foliage. It forms compact clumps that can reach up to 50 cm in height, adorned in summer with small, daisy-like yellow flowers. It is ideal for rock gardens, low-maintenance landscapes, borders, or as a striking accent plant in containers, offering valuable textural and color contrast.
Native range
Canary Islands, Spain
Care tips
It thrives in full sun exposure to maintain its intense silver color and compact form. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is very drought-tolerant once established. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor and sandy ones. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Gonospermum ptarmiciflorum
- Warning signs
- Silvery leaves turning brown/dry, soft stems. Indicates water stress or excess humidity.
- First aid
- Check soil. If dry, water deeply. If soggy, remove from pot, inspect roots. Ensure good drainage.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is fatal. Also lack of direct sun and high humidity. Prefers dry conditions.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act fast. It's quite drought-tolerant, but won't tolerate waterlogging or shade.