Asteriscus

Family. Asteraceae.

Origin. Western Mediterranean, south of Portugal, Canary Islands.

Description. Asteriscus is a dwarf perennial ornamental plant with a woody branched stem. The flowers are yellow-gold, daisy-like or daisy-like, with a darker yellow center, appearing at the top of the stems. The leaves are green, small, spoon-shaped.

Height. About 30 cm.

Home care

Temperature conditions

Minimum 10° C.

Lighting for the flower

It is possible to grow indoor plants in direct sunlight, with light shading on hot summer days.

How to care

Remove fading flowers in a timely manner to maintain a neat appearance of the plant and prevent fungal infections. 

Reproduction, growing from seeds

Asteriscus is grown from seeds or propagated by apical cuttings in summer.

Soil for plants

With good drainage, grows especially well in sandy soils. It grows well in moderately nutritious soils.

Feeding

Weekly during the growing season.

Purpose

A small, neat plant that can be used for landscaping balconies.

Flowering time

From May to August. 

Air humidity

Spray occasionally. 

Water the plants

Watering is infrequent; even during the period of active growth, it is necessary to allow the soil to dry before the next watering.

Transfer

In the spring, if necessary, change the soil or size of the pot. 

Pests and diseases

Avoid poorly drained soils - the plant may rot. Sometimes aphids appear.