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Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' (Tiger Stripes Gazania) care

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes'

Also called Tiger Stripes Gazania, Striped Treasure Flower.

RHS H3USDA 9-11Mildly toxic to petsIndoor Around 15-25 cm tall and 20-30 cm wide.

Watering rhythm

7-10days

When the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days

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Light

Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)

Soil

Sandy, gritty, free-draining soil

Humidity

30-50%

Temp

15-30°C

Pet safety

Mildly toxic to pets

Mature size

Around 15-25 cm tall and 20-30 cm wide.

Care at a glance

Light

Most houseplants will scorch where gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' thrives. Give it the windowsill you'd otherwise leave empty because everything else burned there. Needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily; flowers open only in strong sunlight and close in shade, cloud or evening. In too little light the blooms stay shut and growth becomes weak. A plant moved abruptly from low light to direct sun bleaches in 48 hours — always acclimatise over a week.

Watering

Aim for when the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days for gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes', but treat that as a starting point rather than a rule. A south-facing summer windowsill will dry the pot twice as fast as a north-facing winter room. Lift the pot; if it feels noticeably lighter than it did wet, water it. Very drought-tolerant once established and easily harmed by overwatering. Allow the soil to dry well between waterings and water sparingly. It copes well with heat, drought and coastal exposure.

Soil and pot

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' grows best in sandy, gritty, free-draining soil. Best in lean, sharply drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy ground and dislikes rich, heavy or waterlogged conditions. A neutral pH near 6.0-7.5 suits it. Improve drainage with grit and avoid water-retentive, fertile mixes. A pot with a working drainage hole is non-negotiable for this species — even free-draining mix will turn soggy in a closed planter. If you love the look of a decorative pot without a hole, use it as a cachepot around an inner nursery pot you can lift out to water.

Humidity and temperature

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' sits happiest at around 30-50% humidity and 15-30°C (59-86°F). Favours low to moderate humidity and dry, airy conditions. Persistently humid, still air invites powdery mildew and crown rot, so prioritise drainage and ventilation. If you keep the room above 15 year-round and avoid placing the plant near a cold draught, a hot radiator, or an air-conditioning vent, you have already handled the two biggest indoor stressors.

Fertilising

Feed gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' sparingly. Feed sparingly, as gazanias bloom best in lean soil. A light slow-release feed at planting or an occasional dilute high-potash liquid feed every 4-6 weeks suffices. Excess nitrogen yields leafy plants with few flowers. Skip fertiliser entirely on a stressed, recently-repotted, or actively wilting plant — fertiliser salts make damage worse, not better. Wait for a round of healthy new growth before resuming a feeding rhythm.

Common problems

Below are the issues we see most often on gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' in the Growli community. Each is annotated with the most common cause so you know where to start.

  • Flowers closing — Blooms open only in bright sun and close in shade, cloud and at night. Plant in the hottest, sunniest spot to enjoy the open striped flowers by day.
  • Crown and root rot — Triggered by overwatering and poor drainage, the most frequent cause of loss. Use lean, gritty, free-draining soil and water sparingly.
  • Reduced bloom in rich soil — Fertile soil and heavy feeding favour foliage over flowers. Keep conditions lean and feed only lightly.
  • Powdery mildew — Appears in humid, crowded, poorly ventilated plantings. Space plants well and avoid wetting the foliage.

Propagation

Propagate from basal cuttings of non-flowering shoots taken in late summer and rooted in a gritty, free-draining medium, overwintered frost-free; mature clumps can also be divided. This hybrid does not come true from seed, so cuttings are used to keep the cultivar true. Propagation is the cheapest, most satisfying way to expand a collection — and it doubles as insurance against losing a mature plant to an accident. Take a backup cutting once the parent is established and healthy.

Toxicity to pets

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' is mildly toxic to pets. Hybrid gazania (Gazania × hybrida) is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its safety is not formally confirmed; the genus is generally regarded as non-toxic but is not ASPCA-listed. Treat with caution and verify with a vet. As with any plant, chewing the foliage or flowers can cause mild gastrointestinal upset. If you keep cats, dogs, or curious children in the house, weigh placement carefully — a high shelf or a hanging planter is enough for casual safety. For severe ingestion incidents, call your local vet and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (in the US, 888-426-4435).

Pet-safety status is sourced from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List, which catalogues the most-asked-about plants for cats, dogs, and horses.

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' care — frequently asked questions

What is the common name for Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes'?

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' is most commonly called Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes', but it is also known as Tiger Stripes Gazania, Striped Treasure Flower. The names refer to the same species, so care instructions for Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' apply identically to anything sold as Tiger Stripes Gazania.

How much light does gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' need?

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' grows best in direct sun (at least 4-6 hours). Needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily; flowers open only in strong sunlight and close in shade, cloud or evening. In too little light the blooms stay shut and growth becomes weak.

How often should I water gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'?

Water gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' when the top 4-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days. Very drought-tolerant once established and easily harmed by overwatering. Allow the soil to dry well between waterings and water sparingly. It copes well with heat, drought and coastal exposure. The finger-test (or lifting the pot to feel its weight) beats a fixed weekly calendar because pot size, light, and season all change how fast the soil dries.

Is gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' toxic to cats and dogs?

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' is mildly toxic to pets. Hybrid gazania (Gazania × hybrida) is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its safety is not formally confirmed; the genus is generally regarded as non-toxic but is not ASPCA-listed. Treat with caution and verify with a vet. As with any plant, chewing the foliage or flowers can cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What USDA hardiness zone does gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' grow in?

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' is rated for USDA zone 9-11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones) and RHS hardiness H3. Outside that range, grow it as a container plant that overwinters indoors before the first hard frost.

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