Kleinia galpinii
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Kleinia galpinii

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
2
Observations
3

Description

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Kleinia galpinii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. The species name commemorates E. E. Galpin. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as a warm temperate greenhouse ornamental.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Originating from arid habitats, Daisy paintbrush prefers full sun, since its native surroundings feature strong sunlight and little shade. It will also tolerate partial sun, giving it some flexibility in growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Daisy paintbrush prefers warm environments and needs higher temperatures during the growing season to encourage growth and metabolic activity. It likes plenty of sunlight, proper moisture, and good air circulation. However, it is vulnerable to harm from very low temperatures and from overwatering. It's important to maintain balance and avoid both excessively high temperatures and overly dry conditions.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For Daisy paintbrush, give light fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter or summer while the plant is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing supports healthy growth and promotes blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot Every 3 years
Suggested frequency: Every 3 years
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Kleinia
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Red
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe

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