Blue daisy (Felicia amelloides)
Care, watering, light and tips for Blue daisy on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Blue daisy
Felicia amelloides, commonly known as Blue Daisy, is a charming flowering perennial distinguished by its vibrant blue flowers with yellow centers. Native to South Africa, it forms compact mounds of green foliage and is ideal for pots, garden borders, or as ground cover in warm climates, providing continuous splashes of color.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained, preferably sandy soil. Water moderately, allowing the top layer of the substrate to dry out between waterings, and reduce frequency in winter. Avoid waterlogging, as it is prone to root rot. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and denser growth.
How to save a dying Blue daisy
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, no flowers, stunted growth. Often due to lack of water or nutrients.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If potted, consider repotting. Fertilize lightly.
- What kills it
- Prolonged drought or waterlogging. Also lack of sun. Doesn't tolerate frost or heavy soils.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. It's quite resilient if conditions are corrected. Prune damaged parts.