Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Africa
Types
Asteraceae
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
gardens
Tropical regions, Warmer 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
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Insects, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Dracaena
In German
Cape Daisy
Dracaena
In French
Cape Daisy
Dracaena
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Dracaena
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Dracena
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Dracaena
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Dracaena Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Dracaena are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Dracaena
Care of Cape Daisy and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.