Shasta Daisy Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Shasta Daisy is one of the longest-blooming flowering plants. It is very popular with flower lovers and is often kept as a houseplant. This plant has white flowers with yellow centers and typically blooms in the summer. It is usually seen as a symbol of purity, innocence, and simplicity. However, according to the ASPCA, daisies are toxic to dogs and cats.
Common Name |
Shasta daisy
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Leucanthemum × superbum
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Genus
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Leucanthemum
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Shasta Daisy Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Shasta Daisy.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Shasta Daisy needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Shasta Daisy needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Shasta Daisy Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Shasta Daisy to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Shasta Daisy to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Shasta Daisy Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Shasta Daisy. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Shasta Daisy plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
neutral
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Shasta Daisy Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Shasta Daisy plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is Shasta Daisy toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Shasta Daisy Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Shasta Daisy, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Shasta Daisy Native Region |
Find out where the Shasta Daisy plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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