Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
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, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
CITRUS x nobilis
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Tangor, Temple Orange
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Tangor
In German
African Daisy
Tangor
In French
marguerite africaine
Tangor
In Spanish
margarita africana
Tangor
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Tangor
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Tangor
In Latin
African primula
Tangor
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Tangor
Season and care of African Daisy and Tangor is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Tangor Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangor season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Tangor is Loam while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral.
African Daisy and Tangor Physical Information
African Daisy and Tangor physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Tangor are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tangor flower color: White
- Tangor leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Daisy and Tangor
Care of African Daisy and Tangor include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Tangor 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 Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
