Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Asteraceae
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
gardens
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Culinary use, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Cape Daisy
Rotkohl
In French
Cape Daisy
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage
Care of Cape Daisy and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.