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Gazania care requirements
water
Water regularly during growing season; reduce in winter. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, quite drought-tolerant.
soil
Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with added perlite. Tolerates poor and sandy soils well.
light
Full sun required; minimum 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Flowers may not open without sufficient light.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Gazania
- fiber_manual_recordGrey fuzzy mould on leaves, flowers, or fruit
- fiber_manual_recordBrown rotting tissue
- fiber_manual_recordCollapsed flowers
help
Common causes in Gazania
Caused by Botrytis cinerea. Thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation.
healing
How to treat botrytis (grey mould) in Gazania
Remove all affected tissue. Improve air flow. Apply fungicide.
shield
Preventing botrytis (grey mould) in Gazania
Good air circulation. Remove dead plant material promptly. Avoid overhead watering.