Cleretum bellidiforme Plant Care
Cleretum bellidiforme (Burm.f.) G.D.Rowley
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Cleretum bellidiforme, commonly called Livingstone daisy, Bokbaaivygie (Afrikaans), or Buck Bay vygie, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae, native to the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. It is a low-growing succulent annual growing to 25 cm (10 in), and cultivated for its iridescent, many-petalled, daisy-like blooms in shades of white, yellow, orange, cream, pink and crimson.
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At a glance
How do you care for Cleretum bellidiforme?
Cleretum bellidiforme grows best in full sun.
Where Is the Cleretum bellidiforme Native To?
What Is the Cleretum bellidiforme?
Cleretum bellidiforme (Cleretum bellidiforme) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Cleretum genus. Cleretum bellidiforme is native to the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
Cleretum bellidiforme displays a low mat-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cleretum bellidiforme produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Cleretum bellidiforme Need?
Cleretum bellidiforme thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cleretum bellidiforme?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Cleretum bellidiforme to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cleretum bellidiforme?
Repot every 2-3 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 Cleretum bellidiforme?
Cleretum bellidiforme can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Cleretum bellidiforme Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cleretum bellidiforme, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cleretum bellidiforme?
Cleretum bellidiforme is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. 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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Cleretum bellidiforme 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 Cleretum genus — compare its care with other Cleretum species on PlantoScan.
Cleretum is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Cleretum bellidiforme thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cleretum bellidiforme (Burm.f.) G.D.Rowley, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Baileya 20: 139. 1979.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cleretum bellidiforme, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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