Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Hydrangea
In German
African Daisy
Hortensie
In French
marguerite africaine
Hortensia
In Spanish
margarita africana
Hortensia
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gerbery
Hortensja
In Latin
African primula
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of African Daisy and Chaco
Season and care of African Daisy and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Daisy and Chaco Physical Information
African Daisy and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Chaco are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of African Daisy and Chaco
Care of African Daisy and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.