Cineraria Plant

Cineraria is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family. It’s botanical name is Senecio cruentus. They are sometimes known as the 'bugs plant' because they are highly susceptible to infestation by insects, particularly aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Cineraria grows best in partial shade, and should be planted in rich, moist soil that drains well. They are usually grown for spring decoration, and often discarded after flowering.

Cineraria's are excellent houseplants. Their daisy-like blooms come in a rainbow of brilliant colours. Their bright and lovely blooms add a dash of colour to, and liven up the place – wherever they are found.

Apparently, wild Cinerarias are also medicinal plants. They are touted as nature's pharmacy in your backyard, used by traditional Chinese medicine to treat various conditions including inflammation and clearing up skin issues.

​I captured these on one of my visits to the Flower Dome.

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