Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Sugar Apple
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
सीताफल
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Zuckerapfel
African Daisy
In French
Sugar Apple
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
margarita africana
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Pinha
africano margarida
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Gerbery
In Latin
Sugar Apple
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Annonaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Annona
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and African Daisy
Season and care of Sugar Apple and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and African Daisy season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and African Daisy Physical Information
Sugar Apple and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and African Daisy are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sugar Apple and African Daisy
Care of Sugar Apple and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.