Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Asteraceae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Hydrangea
In German
Cape Daisy
Hortensie
In French
Cape Daisy
Hortensia
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Hortensia
In Greek
Cape Daisy
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Hortensja
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Ubi
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Ubi Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Ubi are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Ubi
Care of Cape Daisy and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.