Repotting guide

When & how to repot Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' (Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes')

Also called Tiger Stripes Gazania, Striped Treasure Flower.

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About Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes'

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' · also called Tiger Stripes Gazania, Striped Treasure Flower · flowering

'Tiger Stripes' is a striking hybrid gazania whose large daisies show bold contrasting stripes radiating from a dark eye across warm-toned rays. A heat- and drought-tolerant tender perennial grown as an annual, it loves baking sun and lean, sharply drained soil, opening vividly by day and closing at dusk. Perfect for hot borders, gravel gardens and containers.

Mature size: Around 15-25 cm tall and 20-30 cm wide.

Watch for — 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.

How to tell gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' needs repotting

Repotting on a calendar is less reliable than reading the plant. For gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes', watch for these signs:

Roots growing out of the drainage holes, or the rootball lifting the plant proud of the rim.
Soil that has shrunk away from the pot sides and no longer holds water.
The pot is unstable because the plant has grown top-heavy.
Old, compacted, broken-down mix that stays wet too long — for a succulent that is a rot risk, so refresh it even if the pot size is fine.

For the underlying biology of a pot-bound root system and why it stalls a plant, see our guide to spotting and fixing a root-bound plant.

How often to repot gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'

Every 2–3 years, into bone-dry mix. Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes''s growth habit — low, clump-forming and spreading, forming a foliage rosette with short flower stems carrying large, boldly marked daisies. ideal for ground cover, edging, gravel plantings and sunny containers. — sets the pace. 'Tiger Stripes' is a striking hybrid gazania whose large daisies show bold contrasting stripes radiating from a dark eye across warm-toned rays. A heat- and drought-tolerant tender perennial grown as an annual, it loves baking sun and lean, sharply drained soil, opening vividly by day and closing at dusk. Perfect for hot borders, gravel gardens and containers.

What size pot to step gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' up to

Use a pot only one size up — or even the same pot with fresh gritty mix if the roots have room. Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' stores water and rots in a large pot of slow-drying soil. A tight terracotta pot that dries fast is far safer than a generous plastic one. Never up-pot a succulent by several sizes.

Not sure of the exact diameter? Our pot size calculator takes the current pot and root spread and tells you the right next size — it deliberately recommends a single step up, never a big jump.

The best time of year to repot gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'

Spring or summer, while gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' is in active growth and warm, is best — roots recover fastest then, and the plant is not sitting in cool damp soil. Avoid repotting a succulent in winter dormancy.

Step-by-step: repotting gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'

Repot dry. Do not water gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' for several days first. Working with dry roots and dry mix dramatically lowers the rot risk for a succulent.
Pick a snug, fast-draining pot. Choose terracotta one size up at most, with a drainage hole. Have gritty sandy, gritty, free-draining soil ready.
Tip it out and clean the roots. Slide the plant out, crumble off the old soil, and trim any black, mushy or dead roots with clean snips.
Pot into dry mix. Set gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' at its original depth in dry gritty mix, firming gently. Do not bury the stem deeper than it was.
Wait a week before watering. Leave it completely dry and out of harsh sun for about 7 days so any damaged roots callus. Only then water lightly.

Aftercare

Keep gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' completely dry and out of fierce sun for about a week so any nicked roots callus before they meet moisture; watering a freshly repotted succulent is the classic way to rot it. Then resume the normal lean, dry rhythm. Do not fertilise for about 3 weeks — fresh mix already carries nutrients and feeding freshly disturbed roots scorches them.

The right soil mix for gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'

Gazania × hybrida 'Tiger Stripes' wants 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. Always use fresh mix when you repot — reusing old, broken-down soil reintroduces the compaction and poor drainage you are repotting to fix.

Repotting gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' — frequently asked questions

How often should you repot gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'?

Every 2–3 years, into bone-dry mix for gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'. Repot gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' every 2–3 years into a snug pot of sandy, gritty, free-draining soil, ideally in spring or summer. Let it sit in dry soil and do not water for about a week afterwards so any nicked roots can callus. Over-potting and watering straight away is what rots succulents.

What size pot does gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' need?

When is the best time of year to repot gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'?

Should you water gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' after repotting?

No — not straight away. Repot gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' into dry mix and wait about a week before the first watering so any damaged roots callus over. Watering a freshly repotted succulent is the single most common way to rot one.

Should you fertilise gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes' after repotting?

Not immediately. Wait about 3 weeks after repotting gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'. Fresh mix already contains nutrients, and feeding freshly cut or disturbed roots burns them. Resume your normal feeding routine once you see new growth.