Button Daisy  Plant

About Button Daisy  Plant

Button Daisy plant are perennials that reach an height of about 20 cm (four inches) and flower from the late spring through to the beginning of summer. The common names for Bellis include Daisy, Bachelor’s button, Meadow daisy and English daisy. They have solitary flowers of white, pink or red. They make good plants for rockeries. Bellis perennis, is a charming perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, but it has been naturalized in many other parts of the world.  The flowers of button daisy are the highlight of the plant. They are small, daisy-like composite flowers with a bright yellow center surrounded by numerous white or pinkish-ray florets. The flowers are usually 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) in diameter and appear atop slender, leafless stalks (scape).

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• At least 4-5 hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and button daisy plant grow well in natural bright light .

Soil

• Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.

Watering 

• Water the daisy plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer for Button Daisy Plant 

• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Button Daisy Plant Special Feature

Beautiful and showy flowers.

Button Daisy Uses