Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
South Africa
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Asteraceae
Habitat
shade of upland trees
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
winter daphne
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
winter daphne
Cape Daisy
In German
Daphne odora
Cape Daisy
In French
Daphne odora
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Daphne odora
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Daphne odora
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Daphne odora
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Daphne
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy
Care of Winter Daphne and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.