Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
gardens
Warm soil, Warmer 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Cleanser, Repellent
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Persian lime
In German
Cape Daisy
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Cape Daisy
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Persian lime
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Persian Lime
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Persian Lime Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Persian Lime are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Persian Lime
Care of Cape Daisy and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.