Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruits, Tree
Origin
South Africa
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Asteraceae
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
gardens
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Cape Daisy
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Cape Daisy
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Datureae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Bael
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bael season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Bael Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Bael are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Cape Daisy and Bael
Care of Cape Daisy and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.