Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
South Africa
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Asteraceae
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Cape Daisy
In German
Giant Sequoia
Cape Daisy
In French
Séquoia géant
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Osteospermum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy
Care of Giant Sequoia and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.