Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South Africa
Mexico
Types
it is a type of daisy
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
Golden ball
In German
Livingstone Daisy
goldene Kugel
In French
Livingstone daisy
boule d'or
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
bola de oro
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
bola de ouro
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Złota piłka
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Cactaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.