Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
South America
Types
it is a type of daisy
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Prostrate/Trailing
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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, Shearing
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Depurative, Insect Bites, Liver problems, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Cottage garden, Edible
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
PORTULACA grandiflora
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Moss Rose, Portulaca, Sundial Scarlet Portulaca
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
Portulaca
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Portulak
In French
Livingstone daisy
portulaca
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
Portulaca
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
Portulaca
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
Portulaca
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Portulaca
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Portulaca
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Portulaca
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Portulaca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Portulaca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Portulaca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Portulaca height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Portulaca flower color: Red
- Portulaca leaf color: Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Portulaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Portulaca pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shearing. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Portulaca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.