Photo: M.S. del., J.N.Fitch lith.Public domainvia Wikimedia Commons
Argyranthemum anethifolium Plant Care
Chrysanthemum crithmifolium Brouss. ex Willd.
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Argyranthemum foeniculaceum, called the Canary Island marguerite, is native to the Canary Islands, (part of Spain). It is widely cultivated as an ornamental and naturalized in California and Australia.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Water Argyranthemum anethifolium every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 3 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Argyranthemum anethifolium Native To?
What Is the Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Argyranthemum anethifolium (Chrysanthemum crithmifolium) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chrysanthemum genus. Argyranthemum anethifolium is native to the Canary Islands. Argyranthemum anethifolium is also known as Argyranthemum crithmifolium, Chrysanthemum crithmifolium, Matricaria anethifolia.
Argyranthemum anethifolium displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Argyranthemum anethifolium produces colorful daisy-like flowers in various hues.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Chrysanthemum crithmifolium requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Argyranthemum anethifolium Need?
Argyranthemum anethifolium thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Argyranthemum anethifolium Prefer?
Chrysanthemum crithmifolium grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Argyranthemum anethifolium prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Argyranthemum anethifolium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Feed Argyranthemum anethifolium every 3 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 3 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Argyranthemum anethifolium can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to taiwanese chrysanthemum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Argyranthemum anethifolium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Argyranthemum anethifolium?
Argyranthemum anethifolium is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Argyranthemum anethifolium Need?
Argyranthemum anethifolium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Argyranthemum anethifolium is native to the Canary Islands. In cooler regions, grow Argyranthemum anethifolium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
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Argyranthemum anethifolium is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chrysanthemum genus — compare its care with other Chrysanthemum species on PlantoScan.
Chrysanthemum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Argyranthemum anethifolium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chrysanthemum crithmifolium Brouss. ex Willd., family Asteraceae (first published in Enum. Pl. [Willdenow] 2: 904, in syn. 1809 [Jun 1809] ; Buch, in Berl. Acad. Abh. 1816-17 (1819) 375) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Argyranthemum anethifolium is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: M.S. del., J.N.Fitch lith., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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