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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    August 25, 2014
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    Most flowers that close, close UP at the end of the day, the same as before they are opened. When the bloom is done, the petals wilt, sometimes turn brownish, and droop DOWN. It's been awhile since I've had gazanias, but I think they probably do that too.

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    theficuswrangler on
    September 3, 2014
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    In the far south they reseed themselves. They probably won't survive the winter in zone 8. You'll get better results for next year by starting cuttings. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gazania/gazania-treasure-flowers.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    October 27, 2014
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    Yes, you can treat them as houseplants, or make cuttings and grow them over the winter. This article will give you plenty of info on gazania: http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene5877.html

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    theficuswrangler on
    November 6, 2014
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    Generally, gazania is grown as an annual in the north. However, you can try to pot up the roots and overwinter in a cool, dark spot. Taking cuttings should work, too, but getting the hang of starting cuttings is not easy. Keep trying. Try using perlite as a potting medium, and covering the starts with plastic or the cut-off tops of clear soda bottles. Maybe these articles will be useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gazania/gazania-treasure-flowers.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 14, 2015
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    If your seedlings are quite young and getting tall, they are most likely not getting enough light. When starting seeds indoors

    you most likely will need to use additional light source from grow lights. This will help your plants develop and not get

    leggy. You should not pinch back your very young seedlings.

    If your plants are older and larger, they could be cut back. I will trim back my gazania after they have their first bloom.

    Here is a link about Gazania

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gazania/gazania-treasure-flowers.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    March 22, 2015
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    The environment essentially determines how well a plant's needs are met and how close it will come to reaching its true potential. Gazania height can be anywhere from 6-18" inches. The growing conditions last year may have been more ideal for the gazania. The best thing you can do right now is to provide your gazanias the proper care they need, which is outlined in the article below. If you want, you could give your gazania a well-balanced, organic fertilizer.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gazania/gazania-treasure-flowers.htm

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    Heather on
    June 27, 2015
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    I would recommend using neem oil as it is safe to use and generally effective against man types of insect pests.

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