Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Melanesia
Types
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Copperleaf
In German
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
Copperleaf
In French
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Planta observada azul de la margarita
copperleaf
In Greek
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
Copperleaf
In Polish
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf
Season and care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf Physical Information
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf are as follows:
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.