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.
Daisy paintbrush has moderate disease resistance and is more sensitive to humidity and overwatering. It is also more prone to disease when it receives insufficient light and is overwatered. Regarding care, Daisy paintbrush is drought-tolerant and can withstand long periods without watering. It requires little fertilizer and only occasional pruning. This makes it suitable for people of all experience levels, particularly those who prefer to spend less time on plant care and who may sometimes be away from home for extended periods. It is a good option for people who do not want to devote much time to caring for their plants but still want an easy-to-maintain plant.
How to keep Kleinia Galpinii.
Light
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.
Temperature
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.
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.
Botanical profile.
- 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
