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About Cape Daisy and Sasanqua

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Perennial
Shrub

Origin

South Africa
Japan

Types

Asteraceae
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Number of Varieties

2515
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-117-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

6-1
9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

20.30 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple
White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

-
Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Cape Daisy
sasanqua

In German

Cape Daisy
sasanqua

In French

Cape Daisy
sasanqua

In Spanish

Margarita del Cabo
sasanqua

In Greek

Cape Daisy
sasanqua

In Portuguese

Cape Daisy
Sasankya

In Polish

Cape Daisy
Sasankya

In Latin

Cape Daisy
Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales
Theales

Family

Asteraceae
Theaceae

Genus

Osteospermum
Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae
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Subfamily

Asteroideae
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Number of Species

85250
1 27800
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Properties of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Sasanqua. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua

Season and care of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Cape Daisy and Sasanqua Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua are as follows:

  • Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple

  • Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green

  • Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold

  • Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua

Care of Cape Daisy and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.