Marguerite Daisy Plant
Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens) is a perennial that grows 1-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 8-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Height
0.3 to 0.6 m
Habit
Shrub
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Canary Islands
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Rust, Gray Mold, Aphids, Stem Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves, Orange or brown pustules on leaves Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves Brown or black stem lesions, wilting
Neem oil, remove infected debris Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Insecticidal soap, ladybugs Improve soil drainage, avoid overhead watering
Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl.