Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
South Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
it is a type of daisy
Crotalaria benghalensis Lam.
Crotalaria fenestrata Sims
Crotalaria ferestrata Sims
Crotalaria porrecta Wall.
Crotalaria sericea Willd.
Crotalaria tenuifolia Roxb.
Crotalaria viminea Wall.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Mountain tops, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 4
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antispasmodic, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Jaundice, Liver problems, Urinary tract problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Edging
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Apocynum cannabinum
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Dogbane, milkweed, honeybloom, bitter root, black
hemp, hemp dogbane, lechuguilla, westernwall
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
भारतीय गांजा
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Indischer Hanf
In French
Livingstone daisy
chanvre indien
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
El cáñamo indio
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
ινδική κάνναβη
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
cânhamo indiano
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Konopie indyjskie
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Latin Hemp
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Aizoaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Crotalaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotalarieae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Hemp season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Indian Hemp is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Hemp is Neutral.
Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Indian Hemp height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Indian Hemp flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Indian Hemp leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Indian Hemp include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Indian Hemp pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hemp needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.