How to Care for Pericallis × hybrida (Florist's Cineraria)

Korean name: 시네라리아

Cineraria features bright, colorful flowers with rounded leaves and a soft texture. It is mainly grown indoors and prefers cool, bright environments. Proper watering is important, avoiding overwatering.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Canary Islands
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: peace, harmony
• Traits: beginner friendly, flowering plant, indoor ornamental
• Also known as: Florist's Cineraria, Common Cineraria

Care Guide

• Light: Place in bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity.
• Temperature: 15~20°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during blooming.

Common questions

How often should you water Pericallis × hybrida?

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

Where should you keep Pericallis × hybrida?

It likes Place in bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Pericallis × hybrida safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Pericallis × hybrida good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~20°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during blooming..