Cineraria (Pericallis)

Cineraria (Pericallis) is a genus in the daisy family, Asteraceae. Kew accepts Pericallis and records its native range in Macaronesia; this genus-level entry does not identify one species or named selection. ## Florist’s cineraria In horticulture, the familiar florist’s cineraria is Pericallis × hybrida, a hybrid best known as a flowering pot plant. It is commonly sold for winter and early-spring color. For that hybrid, provide bright indirect light, cool indoor temperatures near 60°F, and potting mix kept evenly moist but never saturated. Cineraria can wilt rapidly if the mix dries out, and flowering plants often remain attractive for only a few weeks. These practical notes apply to florist’s cineraria rather than every species in the genus. ## Use and care Choose a cool, bright indoor position and use a pot with drainage. Avoid strong direct sunlight and hot rooms while flowers are open. Once the display fades, many florist-grown plants are discarded; outdoor hardiness and care vary by species and cultivar, so do not apply a single zone range to all Pericallis. [Kew Pericallis genus profile](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A30389143-2/general-information), [Iowa State Extension cineraria care](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/how-do-you-care-cineraria), and [NC State Extension florist’s cineraria profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pericallis-x-hybrida/common-name/cineraria/). ## Maintenance Keep the potting mix moist while flowering and pour away excess water from saucers or decorative covers.