Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
India, Melanesia
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Mango
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
आम का पेड़
In German
African Daisy
Mango Baum
In French
marguerite africaine
Manguier
In Spanish
margarita africana
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Mangueira
In Polish
Gerbery
Drzewo mango
In Latin
African primula
Mango ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Mangifera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of African Daisy and Mango Tree
Season and care of African Daisy and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Daisy and Mango Tree Physical Information
African Daisy and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Mango Tree are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of African Daisy and Mango Tree
Care of African Daisy and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.