Painted Daisy Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Painted Daisy is a popular cut flower often used in bouquets. It resembles the classic daisy, with fern-like leaves and a ring of petals surrounding a round, compact center. The Painted Daisy is a fast grower and tolerates drought but does not like high temperatures. It is considered toxic to humans and pets.
Common Name |
Painted Daisy, Pyrethrum
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tanacetum coccineum
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Genus
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Tanacetum
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Painted Daisy Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Painted Daisy.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Painted Daisy needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Painted Daisy needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Painted Daisy Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Painted Daisy to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Painted Daisy prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Painted Daisy Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Painted Daisy. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Painted Daisy plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Painted Daisy Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Painted Daisy plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Dried Arrangements
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Painted Daisy toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Painted Daisy Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Painted Daisy, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Painted Daisy Native Region |
Find out where the Painted Daisy plant originated. |
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Country |
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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