Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
China
Types
Asteraceae
Bambusoideae
Habitat
gardens
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
digitate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Cape Daisy
Hedge Bambus
In French
Cape Daisy
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Cape Daisy
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Cape Daisy and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.