Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
White
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Cape Daisy
Old Man Cactus
In French
Cape Daisy
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus
Care of Cape Daisy and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.