Dimorphotheca fruticosa
White trailing daisy · Shrubby daisybush · African trailing daisy
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Dimorphotheca fruticosa, is a species of perennial herb native to coastal areas of South Africa. It is commonly known as trailing African daisy, and by its synonym Osteospermum fruticosum.
🌳 Although primarily valued for its decorative qualities, the shrubby daisybush is also being studied for essential oil extraction. These oils may be useful in aromatherapy, perfumery, and natural health products. Exploring such alternative uses highlights the plant's versatile potential beyond its eye-catching presence in gardens worldwide.
🎭 Purity and guilelessness
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Shrubby daisybush does best with plentiful sunlight. This lets the plant develop vigorously and remain healthy. Its native habitat has shaped its need for a large amount of sun. Too little light can impede growth, while too much can overwhelm the plant.
🌡️ Temperature 20–35°C
Shrubby daisybush originates from areas with a warm climate where temperatures range from 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). It performs best within that temperature range, and seasonal adjustments may be necessary to reproduce those conditions.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Proper fertilization is essential for Shrubby daisybush's health and appearance. Fertilize Shrubby daisybush during summer, repeating the application monthly throughout the season. Nutrients drive growth and help sustain the plant's parts. Fertilization improves Shrubby daisybush's flower display, ensuring the best blooms.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial, Annual
- Genus
- Dimorphotheca
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 1.22 m to 1.83 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- South Africa