Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Black Oak
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Black Oak Tree
In German
African Daisy
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
marguerite africaine
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
margarita africana
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Gerbery
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
African primula
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Cherokee
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Black Oak
Season and care of African Daisy and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
African Daisy and Black Oak Physical Information
African Daisy and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Black Oak are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of African Daisy and Black Oak
Care of African Daisy and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
