Enjoy the full potential of the yellow daisy

yellow daisy potential

There is a good chance that you ask yourself what does it mean Euryops pectinatusWell, this is the scientifically named name what is given to daisies and due to the title, we want to inform the potential that it has and how you can take advantage of the best of it in winter, since it is a time when you cannot enjoy much in our garden, in addition to the fact that this plant is widely used for its long flowering, you can take advantage of its flirty flowers to give a touch of color to those usually sad months.

That is why in today's article you go find great information with an unmissable proposal.

Characteristic of the yellow daisy

Characteristics of the yellow daisy

Many people know that the favorite time of this plant is spring and the incredible thing about it is that will give us flowers most of the year, except for the summer.

The yellow daisy (Euryops pectinatus) is a shrubby plant, which has a rounded bearing and evergreen leaves that reaches a meter and a half in height. Belonging to the asteraceae family, such as the sunflower and other species of compound flowers, the Euryops is not actually one flower but many.

What it seems that it has in the middle is the central button of it and this is formed by countless flower chapters and its yellow petals of an amount between eleven and fifteen, are bracts that this means that they are modified leaves.

The leaves, to top it all, are also at least peculiar, since they present extremely marked lobes, thus giving the plant an appearance similar to the ribs and that is, over time, its intense green in the new shoots is fading, acquiring a more grayish tone.

Consequently, the yellow daisy is also known as gray margariteño. He Euryops pectinatus adores the sun, that is why it is a good idea to reserve a place that is well lit, and it is not advisable to place it inside our home. There is no problem if it is placed in the garden or in a pot, but always keep this in mind,  the more light it receives, the more it will bloom.

We must be attentive to these indications and also to the fact that the yellow daisy (Euryops pectinatus) is a shrub accustomed to the Mediterranean climate and for its care we need all the measures so that it can be conserved, with respect to the exposure of this same plant, this plant is ideal for neophytes, something that is due to its high ease of cultivation.

If possible looking for a sunny place is what is necessary, yes, you will have less risk of suffering from powdery mildew, which is where one of its few weaknesses and its flowering will be even more generous.

How and when to water yellow daisies?

when to water water the yellow daisies

Irrigation is not usually a problem when we talk about this type of daisy, since the same perfectly withstands the drought, although it prefers constant hydration to maintain its flowering.

If you have the plant in a pot during the spring and fall, water once a week It will be enough so that it can be maintained, but be careful, doubling your watering in summer is important and when winter comes, it may no longer be necessary. Now when we talk about the substrate, whatever it may be, the contribution of water among many other things must be related to the type of substrate.

The yellow daisy likes this to be light for facilitate drainage. If you want to play safe, a mixture of universal substrate with some sand or perlite will be the most suitable, since it does not support waterlogging.

With regard to the subscribing and pruning, the first should not be capricious in terms of nutrients, although to increase flowering, in addition to light and water, some fertilizer will be great.


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  1.   Joaquin said

    Very good

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Thanks Joaquin.