Troubleshooting

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' problems — and how to fix them

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' (Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.

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.

Prevent gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' problems before they start

Most gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:

Looking for gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' in general rather than its problems? Read the full gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' problems — FAQ

Why is my gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' 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.

Why is my gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' 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.

Why is my gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' reduced bloom in rich soil?

Fertile soil and heavy feeding favour foliage over flowers. Keep conditions lean and feed only lightly.

Why is my gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' powdery mildew?

Appears in humid, crowded, poorly ventilated plantings. Space plants well and avoid wetting the foliage.