Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
Asteraceae
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
gardens
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
दालचीनी
In German
Cape Daisy
Zimt
In French
Cape Daisy
Cannelle
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Canela
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Canela
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Cynamon
In Latin
Cape Daisy
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Cinnamon
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Cinnamon Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Cinnamon are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Cape Daisy and Cinnamon
Care of Cape Daisy and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.