Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Asteraceae
Not Availble
Habitat
gardens
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, 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 a spice
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Cape Daisy
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Cape Daisy
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Cape Daisy
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Cape Daisy and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.