Cape Daisy

Kochia

About Cape Daisy and Kochia

Cape Daisy

Kochia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Ornamental Plants, Shrubs

Origin

South Africa

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Asteraceae

Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica

Number of Varieties

25140

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens

gardens, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-113-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, 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

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Stem Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mosquito

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Cape Daisy

Bassia scoparia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Caryophyllales

Family

Asteraceae

Chenopodiaceae

Genus

Osteospermum

Bassia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Camphorosmoideae

Number of Species

854

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Daisy and Kochia

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Kochia? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Kochia. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Kochia doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like and Kochia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cape Daisy and Kochia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Kochia

Season and care of Cape Daisy and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kochia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cape Daisy and Kochia Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Kochia are as follows:

Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kochia flower color:
Kochia leaf color: Light Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Kochia

Care of Cape Daisy and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.