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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; produces the most blooms in 6+ hours of direct daily sunlight
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2 cm of soil dries out; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Thrives in 15–25°C; tolerates light frost down to 5°C but may die back in hard freezes
Characteristics
- Leaf: Oval to lanceolate, slightly succulent gray-green foliage with finely toothed margins
- Flower: Daisy-like composite flower heads (5–7 cm wide) with white, purple, or blue petals and dark blue central discs
- Stem: Woody, branching stems forming dense, rounded clumps
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; mulch to retain moisture in hot weather
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid fertilizer applied monthly. Discontinue fertilization in autumn to prepare for dormancy
Banana peel compost tea：Use fully composted banana peels, dilute 1:20 with water, and apply as a root drench; avoid raw peels to prevent pest infestationsPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the growing season
- Trim leggy stems in early spring to promote compact, bushy growth
- Remove yellowing or damaged foliage to improve air circulation
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental garden bedding plant, container planting, and cut flower arrangement
