Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Asteraceae
Acer saccharum
Habitat
gardens
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
चीनी मेपल
In German
Cape Daisy
Zuckerahorn
In French
Cape Daisy
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple
Care of Cape Daisy and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.