Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
China, Japan
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, 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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Silverthorn
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Silverthorn
In German
African Daisy
Silverthorn
In French
marguerite africaine
Silverthorn
In Spanish
margarita africana
Silverthorn
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Silverthorn
In Polish
Gerbery
Silverthorn
In Latin
African primula
Silverthorn
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Silverthorn
Season and care of African Daisy and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Daisy and Silverthorn Physical Information
African Daisy and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Silverthorn are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of African Daisy and Silverthorn
Care of African Daisy and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
