Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
it is a type of daisy
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, 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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
Chionodoxa
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Chionodoxa
In French
Livingstone daisy
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Not Available
Platyhelminthes
Class
Not Available
Cestoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Aizoaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.