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Treasure Flower Plant Care
Gazania splendens Hend. & A.A.Hend.
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With its silver-green leaves covered in fine white hairs, this plant hails from South Africa and is a favorite among plant collectors for its striking color combinations and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions. Gazania splendens' vibrant daisy-like flowers come in a variety of colors, making it a sought-after addition to any garden or collection.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Treasure Flower?
Water Treasure Flower every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Treasure Flower Native To?
What Is the Treasure Flower?
Treasure Flower (Gazania splendens) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Gazania genus. Treasure Flower is native to coastal areas of southern Africa. Treasure Flower is also known as Splendid Gazania, Gazania heterophylla, Gazania rigens.
Treasure Flower displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Treasure Flower produces bright daisy-like flowers in various colors like yellow, orange, red.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Treasure Flower?
Gazania splendens requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Treasure Flower Need?
Treasure Flower thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Treasure Flower Prefer?
Gazania splendens grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Treasure Flower prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Treasure Flower?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Treasure Flower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Treasure Flower?
Feed Treasure Flower every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Treasure Flower?
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 Treasure Flower?
Treasure Flower can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to treasure flower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Treasure Flower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Treasure Flower, 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.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Treasure Flower?
Treasure Flower 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 Treasure Flower Need?
Treasure Flower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Treasure Flower is native to coastal areas of southern Africa. In cooler regions, grow Treasure Flower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Treasure Flower 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 Gazania genus — compare its care with other Gazania species on PlantoScan.
Gazania is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Treasure Flower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Gazania Species
Other Gazania species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gazania splendens Hend. & A.A.Hend., family Asteraceae (first published in Hend. & A. A. Hend., Ill. Bouquet 1. 1859. "t. 29, f. 1" 1859) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Treasure Flower, 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.
- Photo: Alvesgaspar, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a – 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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