Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States
South Africa
Types
Not available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Buckeye Putzer
African Daisy
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
margarita africana
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
africano margarida
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Gerbery
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aesculus
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.