Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Forests
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
willow acacia
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Weiden Akazie
African Daisy
In French
saule acacia
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
acacia sauce
margarita africana
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
africano margarida
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Gerbery
In Latin
lignis salices
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Acacia
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Willow Acacia and African Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and African Daisy? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and African Daisy. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and African Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and African Daisy has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Willow Acacia and African Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and African Daisy
Season and care of Willow Acacia and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is Not Available and African Daisy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Willow Acacia and African Daisy Physical Information
Willow Acacia and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and African Daisy are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Willow Acacia and African Daisy
Care of Willow Acacia and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Willow Acacia 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.