Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
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Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Kukui
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Daisy and Kukui Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Kukui are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Blue Daisy and Kukui
Care of Blue Daisy and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.