Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Coccinia grandis
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
African Daisy
In French
Ivy gourd
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Ivy gourd
margarita africana
In Greek
Ivy gourd
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Ivy gourd
africano margarida
In Polish
Ivy gourd
Gerbery
In Latin
Ivy gourd
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Coccinia
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ivy Gourd and African Daisy
Season and care of Ivy Gourd and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Ivy Gourd and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ivy Gourd season is Summer and Fall and African Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Ivy Gourd is Neutral and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Ivy Gourd and African Daisy Physical Information
Ivy Gourd and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ivy Gourd and African Daisy are as follows:
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ivy Gourd and African Daisy
Care of Ivy Gourd and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Ivy Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
