Gazania rigens, commonly known as treasure flower, is a flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and Mozambique. The plant is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in warm temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and yellow, orange, or red flowers. The flowers open in the sun and close at night or in cloudy weather.
How to care:
Gazania rigens is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in full sun. It is tolerant of poor soils and can be grown in sand, loam, or clay. The plant is also tolerant of salt spray and wind. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.
Gazania rigens is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care. It is pest- and disease-resistant. The plant can be trimmed back after flowering to keep it tidy. It is also drought-tolerant and does not need to be watered frequently.
Water requirement:
Gazania is a drought-tolerant plant that requires little water. It can be grown in sandy, loam, or clay soils. The plant is also tolerant of salt spray and wind. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.
Fertilizer requirement:
Gazania rigens is a low-maintenance plant that does not require fertilizer. However, if the plant is grown in poor soils, it may benefit from a light application of fertilizer.
Pruning:
Gazania can be trimmed back after flowering to keep it tidy.
Type of Soil:
Gazania rigens can be grown in sandy, loam, or clay soils. The plant is also tolerant of salt spray and wind.
Sunlight requirement:
Gazania rigens thrives in full sun.
Pests and Diseases:
Gazania is a pest- and disease-resistant plant.
Propagation:
Gazania can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.
Landscape uses:
Gazania is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover or border plant.