Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
QUICKSTICK
In German
Cape Daisy
QUICKSTICK
In French
Cape Daisy
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Cape Daisy
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
QuickStick
In Polish
Cape Daisy
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Quickstick
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Quickstick Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Quickstick are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Quickstick
Care of Cape Daisy and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.