Cape Daisy

Leucojum

About Cape Daisy and Leucojum

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

South Africa

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Asteraceae

Leucojum aestivum

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

gardens

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-11-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm7.60 cm

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm10.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Strap shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Bulb fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Ants, Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

Leucojum aestivum

Common Name

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

Leucojum, summer snowflake

In Hindi

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

In German

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

In French

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

In Spanish

Margarita del Cabo

Leucojum

In Greek

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

In Portuguese

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

In Polish

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

In Latin

Cape Daisy

Leucojum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Asterales

Liliales

Family

Asteraceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Osteospermum

Leucojum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

852

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Daisy and Leucojum

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Leucojum. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Leucojum

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

Cape Daisy and Leucojum Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Leucojum are as follows:

Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Leucojum

Care of Cape Daisy and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.