African Daisy
Taxonomy
Osteospermum 'African Daisy'
Osteospermum
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for African Daisy
Water
How often to water your African Daisy
every 9
African Daisy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boise, Idaho.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Boise, Idaho
29% Very Low
Growing African Daisy in Boise right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 2nd, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Boise is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiningā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours š
January 29th, 2023
This month, Boise is getting an average of 7.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours of dayliā¦
Finding light for African Daisy in your home
a window
African Daisy love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boise, Idaho ā .
African Daisy does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize African Daisy
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your African Daisy after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
African Daisy prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
African Daisy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for African Daisy
African Daisy
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Boise, Idaho, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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