Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
árbol del pan
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Breadfruit
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Daisy and Breadfruit Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Breadfruit are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Daisy and Breadfruit
Care of Blue Daisy and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.