Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Asteraceae
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
gardens
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-8
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
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Cape Daisy
Wirsing
In French
Cape Daisy
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
col de col rizada
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Cape Daisy and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.