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Argyranthemum coronopifolium Plant Care
Chrysanthemum foliosum Brouss.
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Argyranthemum frutescens, known as Paris daisy, marguerite or marguerite daisy, is a perennial plant known for its flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands (part of Spain). Hybrids derived from this species (garden marguerites) are widely cultivated as ornamental plants in private gardens and public parks in many countries, and have naturalized in Italy and southern California. There are many cultivars, but the most common has white petals.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Argyranthemum coronopifolium?
Water Argyranthemum coronopifolium 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 coronopifolium Native To?
What Is the Argyranthemum coronopifolium?
Argyranthemum coronopifolium (Chrysanthemum foliosum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chrysanthemum genus. Argyranthemum coronopifolium is native to the Canary Islands. Argyranthemum coronopifolium is also known as Argyranthemum grandiflorum, Chrysanthemum coronopifolium, Chrysanthemum foliosum.
Argyranthemum coronopifolium displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Argyranthemum coronopifolium produces colorful daisy-like flowers in various hues.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Argyranthemum coronopifolium?
Chrysanthemum foliosum 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 coronopifolium Need?
Argyranthemum coronopifolium thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Argyranthemum coronopifolium Prefer?
Chrysanthemum foliosum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Argyranthemum coronopifolium prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Argyranthemum coronopifolium?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Argyranthemum coronopifolium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Argyranthemum coronopifolium?
Feed Argyranthemum coronopifolium 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 coronopifolium?
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 coronopifolium?
Argyranthemum coronopifolium 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 coronopifolium 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 coronopifolium?
Argyranthemum coronopifolium 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 coronopifolium Need?
Argyranthemum coronopifolium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Argyranthemum coronopifolium is native to the Canary Islands. In cooler regions, grow Argyranthemum coronopifolium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Argyranthemum coronopifolium 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 coronopifolium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chrysanthemum foliosum Brouss., family Asteraceae (first published in Hort. Monsp. -. 1804 ; ex DC. Prod. vi. 66) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Argyranthemum coronopifolium 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: Houss 2020, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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