Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
South Africa
China
Types
it is a type of daisy
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Gardenia
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Gardenia
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
Gardenia
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Gardenie
In French
Livingstone daisy
Gardénia
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
Gardenia
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
gardênia
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Gardenia
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Gardenia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Aizoaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.