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Mexican Daisy Plant Care
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides var. cummingii (Benth. ex Oerst.) B.L.Turner
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With its striking silver-green leaves covered in fuzzy, silvery-white hairs, this plant hails from the highlands of Central and South America. Plant collectors are drawn to this unique species for its unusual foliage and its ability to thrive in cooler temperatures, making it a sought-after addition to any collection.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Mexican Daisy?
Water Mexican Daisy every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Mexican Daisy?
Mexican Daisy (Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides var. cummingii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Pseudogynoxys genus. Mexican Daisy is native to Mexico. Mexican Daisy is also known as Trailing Daisy, Snow-hill Daisy.
Mexican Daisy displays a vining, trailing habit growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Mexican Daisy produces small, daisy-like flowers in shades of orange, yellow, or red.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mexican Daisy?
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides var. cummingii requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mexican Daisy Need?
Mexican Daisy thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Mexican Daisy in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mexican Daisy Prefer?
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides var. cummingii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Mexican Daisy prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mexican Daisy?
Well-draining, sandy soil mix with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Mexican Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mexican Daisy?
Feed Mexican Daisy every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Mexican Daisy?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide more space for growth. 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 Mexican Daisy?
Mexican Daisy can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chenopodium groundsel plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mexican Daisy 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 Mexican Daisy?
Mexican 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Mexican Daisy Need?
Mexican Daisy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Mexican Daisy is native to Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Mexican Daisy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Mexican Daisy 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 Pseudogynoxys genus — compare its care with other Pseudogynoxys species on PlantoScan.
Pseudogynoxys is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Mexican Daisy thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides var. cummingii (Benth. ex Oerst.) B.L.Turner, family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 69(1): 17. 1990 [Jul 1990]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Mexican Daisy 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: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- 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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