Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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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
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Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Crocus
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Crocus
In German
African Daisy
Krokus
In French
marguerite africaine
Crocus
In Spanish
margarita africana
Azafrán
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
κρόκος
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Açafrão
In Latin
African primula
Erocum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Crocus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Crocoideae
Season and Care of African Daisy and Crocus
Season and care of African Daisy and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
African Daisy and Crocus Physical Information
African Daisy and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Crocus are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of African Daisy and Crocus
Care of African Daisy and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.