Cape daisy (Euryops pectinatus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Cape daisy on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Cape daisy
Euryops pectinatus, commonly known as Euryops Daisy or Golden Shrub Daisy, is an evergreen perennial shrub native to South Africa, prized for its profuse display of bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows to a height and width of 1.5-2 meters, featuring finely divided, grayish-green foliage. It's an excellent choice for flower beds, borders, or as a standalone specimen in sunny gardens, adding a vibrant and cheerful touch.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun for optimal flowering and prefers well-drained soils, even sandy or poor ones. Watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, and it's quite drought-tolerant once established. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages new blooms. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Cape daisy
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves drying from the bottom, soft and drooping stems, lack of flowering or quickly wilting flowers.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If waterlogged, gently remove excess water. If very dry, water thoroughly.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is its worst enemy, rotting its roots. Also extreme cold or lack of direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the roots are not completely rotted and the stem still has green, firm areas.