Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
South Africa
Mexico
Types
it is a type of daisy
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
10 - 7
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, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Weeping
Flower Color
Red
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Mexican Bambus
In French
Livingstone daisy
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Otatea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.