Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Asteraceae
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
gardens
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
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
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Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Pear
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
नाशपाती
In German
Cape Daisy
Birne
In French
Cape Daisy
Poire
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Pera
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Pera
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Gruszka
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Maleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Pear
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Cape Daisy and Pear Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Pear are as follows:
Care of Cape Daisy and Pear
Care of Cape Daisy and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.