Canary Island Daisy Plant Care

Canary Island Daisy (Pericallis appendiculata) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Pericallis genus. Canary Island Daisy is native to the Canary Islands. Canary Island Daisy is also known as Cacalia appendiculata, Cineraria appendiculata, Cineraria lactea.

Canary Island Daisy displays a compact, bushy habit growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Canary Island Daisy produces colorful daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Canary Island Daisy every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Canary Island Daisy thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Canary Island Daisy in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Pericallis appendiculata tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Canary Island Daisy prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining, fertile soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Canary Island Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Canary Island Daisy every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining, fertile soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Canary Island Daisy is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Canary Island Daisy can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Canary Island Daisy while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Canary Island Daisy is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Canary Island Daisy can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to canary island daisy plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Canary Island Daisy 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.

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Canary Island Daisy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Canary Island Daisy is native to the Canary Islands. In cooler regions, grow Canary Island Daisy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.