Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Homalomena
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
Homalomena
In German
Blau Marguerite
Homalomena
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Homalomena
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Homalomena
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Homalomena
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
homalomena
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Homalomena
In Latin
Margareta blue
Homalomena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Homalomena
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Marguerite and Homalomena Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Homalomena are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Blue Marguerite and Homalomena
Care of Blue Marguerite and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.