Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Tree
Origin
South Africa
Not Available
Types
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
आमला
In German
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
Stachelbeere
In French
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Planta observada azul de la margarita
Grosella
In Greek
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
Groselha
In Polish
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
Agrest
In Latin
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.