Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Mini-Star Tangerine'

All-America Selections award 1985

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Origin: South Africa

Germi...Read Morenation: 10-12 days at 21 °C;

Fertilization: High fertilization levels are required. Fertilize the crop weekly with 150-200 ppm nitrogen (at 1,5 kg/m³ slow release fertilizer in substrate), using a complete balanced fertilizer. Avoid high ammonium and high nitrogen levels. Avoid pH above 6.0, as high pH causes iron deficiency. Apply chelated iron, if chlorosis becomes a problem. To prevent magnesium deficiency, apply magnesium sulphate (0,05 %) 1-2 times. Gazania does tolerate high salt levels in substrate.

Cultural Hints: Gazania prefers a dry cultivation, but avoid excessive drought conditions. Drought stress can cause a delay for flowering and will promote leaf burn at high light intensity. Avoid wet foliage and wet flowers, especially during night, because this can cause rotting and infection with Botrytis.