Daisy (Plagius flosculosus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Daisy on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Daisy
Plagius flosculosus, also known as Plagius floculeux or Marguerite à feuilles d'agératum, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to southwestern Europe. It is characterized by its small, daisy-like yellow flowers, which form dense corymbs atop finely divided foliage often covered in whitish pubescence, giving it a "flocculose" appearance. It is an excellent choice for rock gardens, sunny borders, or as a filler plant in pots and flowerbeds, adding a wild and luminous touch.
Native range
Northwest Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) and the southwest Iberian Peninsula.
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or calcareous ones, and is quite drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogging. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot. It does not require much fertilization and benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
How to save a dying Daisy
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing, or browning leaves, especially if soil is dry. Lack of blooms or withered flowers.
- First aid
- Water thoroughly if soil is dry. If potted, check drainage. Prune damaged leaves and spent flowers.
- What kills it
- Prolonged extreme dryness or constant waterlogging. Too much direct sun in very hot climates. Not deadheading.
- Can it be saved?
- Very likely if acted upon quickly. It's resilient but needs regular water and good drainage. It can re-sprout.