Livingstone Daisy (Cleretum bellidiforme)

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Sunlight Requires full sun for optimal blooming; tolerates partial afternoon shade in extreme heat

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Watering Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

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Temperature Thrives in warm, arid conditions; protect from frost below 5°C

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Leaf: Succulent, cylindrical to spoon-shaped pale green foliage with glistening papillae
Flower: Daisy-like composite blooms in pink, purple, orange, white, or magenta; close at night
Stem: Fleshy trailing stems that root at nodes to spread horizontally

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Watering

Water when top 2–3 cm of soil is fully dry; increase frequency during active bloom

Fertilization

Diluted balanced liquid feed once every 4 weeks. Use half-strength fertilizer to avoid overfeeding succulent tissue

Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to add calcium without risking overfertilization

Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering through the season
Trim overgrown trailing stems to maintain a compact, neat groundcover form
Remove yellowed or damaged succulent leaves to improve airflow and prevent fungal growth

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Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no reported toxicity

Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact

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Culture: N/A

Usage: Drought-tolerant groundcover, container edging, rock garden accent