African daisy
Osteospermum ecklonis · Cape Daisies · Aster family
Also known as: Cape Daisy · Blue-eyed Daisy · Osteospermum
Easy30–50cmPet-friendly
African daisy care at a glance
African daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on African daisy
Possible pests on African daisy include Aphids, Slugs and snails, Caterpillars and Earwigs. A common disease is Verticillium wilt. Also possible: Downy mildew and Root rot. African daisy is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Caterpillars Low
- Earwigs Low
Disease
- Downy mildew Medium
- Verticillium wilt High
- Root rot Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about African daisy
- Which pests affect African daisy?
- Possible pests on African daisy include Aphids, Slugs and snails, Caterpillars and Earwigs.
- Which diseases affect African daisy?
- A common disease is Verticillium wilt. Also possible: Downy mildew and Root rot.
- Is African daisy toxic to cats and dogs?
- African daisy is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does African daisy need?
- African daisy has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does African daisy need?
- African daisy prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is African daisy frost-hardy?
- African daisy is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.