Matricaria anthemoides Plant Care

Matricaria anthemoides (Daveaua anthemoides) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Daveaua genus.

Matricaria anthemoides displays a compact, clumping habit growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Matricaria anthemoides produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Matricaria anthemoides 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.

Matricaria anthemoides thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Daveaua anthemoides tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Matricaria anthemoides prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Matricaria anthemoides to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Matricaria anthemoides 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 full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Matricaria anthemoides 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.

Matricaria anthemoides 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 Matricaria anthemoides 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.

Matricaria anthemoides 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.

Matricaria anthemoides can be propagated through seeds, division.

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Matricaria anthemoides is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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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Matricaria anthemoides grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Matricaria anthemoides as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.