Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
India
Types
Asteraceae
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
gardens
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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 Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Kokum
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Kokum
In German
Cape Daisy
Kokum
In French
Cape Daisy
Kokum
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Kokum
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Kokum
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Kokum
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Kokum
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Zamiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Garcinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Clusioideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Kokum
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Kokum Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Kokum are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Cape Daisy and Kokum
Care of Cape Daisy and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.