Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Black Currant
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Cape Daisy
Carandas
In French
Cape Daisy
karondas
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
karondas
In Greek
Cape Daisy
karondas
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
karondas
In Polish
Cape Daisy
karondas
In Latin
Cape Daisy
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Karonda
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Karonda Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Karonda are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Karonda
Care of Cape Daisy and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.