Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
China
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
China rose
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
In German
African Daisy
Tropical Hibiscus
In French
marguerite africaine
Hibiscus Tropical
In Spanish
margarita africana
hibisco tropical
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
τροπική Hibiscus
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Hibiscus tropical
In Polish
Gerbery
Tropical Hibiscus
In Latin
African primula
Tropical Hibiscus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus
Season and care of African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.
African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information
African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
- Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus
Care of African Daisy and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.