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Golden Ray Jackson Plant Care
Rayjacksonia aurea (A.Gray) R.L.Hartm. & M.A.Lane
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Rayjacksonia aurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names Houston tansyaster and Houston camphor daisy. It is endemic to Texas in the United States, where it is known only from the Houston area. It is limited to Galveston and Harris Counties.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Golden Ray Jackson?
Water Golden Ray Jackson every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Golden Ray Jackson Native To?
What Is the Golden Ray Jackson?
Golden Ray Jackson (Rayjacksonia aurea) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Rayjacksonia genus. Golden Ray Jackson is native to Texas in the United States. Golden Ray Jackson is also known as Golden Ray, Rayjacksonia aurea.
Golden Ray Jackson displays a compact, mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Golden Ray Jackson produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow and orange.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Golden Ray Jackson?
Rayjacksonia aurea requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Golden Ray Jackson Need?
Golden Ray Jackson thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Golden Ray Jackson Prefer?
Rayjacksonia aurea grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Golden Ray Jackson prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Golden Ray Jackson?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Golden Ray Jackson to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Golden Ray Jackson?
Feed Golden Ray Jackson every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Golden Ray Jackson?
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 Golden Ray Jackson?
Golden Ray Jackson can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Golden Ray Jackson Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Golden Ray Jackson, 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 Golden Ray Jackson?
Golden Ray Jackson 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 Golden Ray Jackson Need?
Golden Ray Jackson grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Golden Ray Jackson is native to Texas in the United States. In cooler regions, grow Golden Ray Jackson as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Golden Ray Jackson 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 Rayjacksonia genus — compare its care with other Rayjacksonia species on PlantoScan.
Rayjacksonia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Golden Ray Jackson thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rayjacksonia aurea (A.Gray) R.L.Hartm. & M.A.Lane, family Asteraceae (first published in Amer. J. Bot. 83(3): 369 (1996): (1996)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Golden Ray Jackson, 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: Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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