Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South Africa
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Asteraceae
Phoenix dactylifera
Habitat
gardens
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Date Palm
In German
Cape Daisy
Dattelpalme
In French
Cape Daisy
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Palmera datilera
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Data Palm
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Date Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Phoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Date Palm
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Date Palm Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Date Palm are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Date Palm
Care of Cape Daisy and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.