Chamaeranthemum beyrichii

Chamaeranthemum beyrichii

Grown from cutting in 5cm pot.

Chamaeranthemum beyrichii, also known as Beyrich’s Daisy or Beyrich’s Chrysanthemum, is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

It is native to the seasonally dry tropical regions of Peru and Brazil.

• Light: Bright indirect sunlight
• Temperature: a minimum of  18°C in the growing season
• Watering: water moderately, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings
• Fertilizing: apply a balanced liquid fertilizer at 1/2 of the strength every 2 weeks during active growth
• Humidity: above 50%
• Soil: use a well-draining potting mix; a mix designed for African violets can work well
• Water: normal to moist water range
• Propagation: stem cuttings, leaf cuttings and from seeds