Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Aaraar
In German
African Daisy
Wacholder
In French
marguerite africaine
Genévrier
In Spanish
margarita africana
Juniperus
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Jałowiec
In Polish
Gerbery
Juniperus
In Latin
African primula
Juniperus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of African Daisy and Juniper
Season and care of African Daisy and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Daisy and Juniper Physical Information
African Daisy and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Juniper are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of African Daisy and Juniper
Care of African Daisy and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.