How to Care for Leucanthemum × superbum (Shasta Daisy)

Korean name: 샤스타데이지

Shasta Daisy is a herbaceous flowering plant with white petals and a yellow center, growing tall and in clusters. It grows quickly and is easy to care for, ideal for home gardening. It thrives in sunny locations and prefers well-drained soil.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: purity, clarity
• Traits: beginner-friendly, flowering plant, sun-loving, fast-growing, horticulture
• Also known as: Shasta Daisy, Leucanthemum

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Leucanthemum × superbum?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Leucanthemum × superbum?

It likes Prefers bright, direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is preferred..

Is Leucanthemum × superbum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Leucanthemum × superbum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season..