African Daisy Plant — Osteospermum | Colourful Daisy Flowering PlantAfrican Daisy (Osteospermum spp.) is a cheerful, sun-loving flowering plant that produces a profusion of large, vibrant daisy-like blooms in shades of purple, white, pink, yellow, and orange — often with a contrasting eye. Easy to grow and long-blooming, it is a popular choice for pots, borders, and terrace gardens across India.Plant Details Botanical Name: Osteospermum spp. Common Names: African Daisy, Cape Daisy, South African Daisy Family: Asteraceae Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant (treated as annual in hot climates) Height: 30–60 cm Flower Colour: Purple, white, pink, yellow, orange — with contrasting centre Flowering Season: Winter to Spring; best in cooler months Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun — minimum 6 hours daily for best flowering Watering: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings Soil: Well-draining, sandy loam soil Fertilizer: Monthly balanced liquid fertilizer; bloom booster during flowering Container Suitability: Excellent in pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes Landscaping Uses: Border plant, container garden, balcony pot, terrace garden, mass planting Care Guide Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming Flowers close at night and in cloudy weather — this is normal Performs best in cooler, drier conditions — ideal for Indian winters Pinch growing tips when young to encourage bushy, compact growth Customer FAQsQ: When is the best season to grow African Daisy in India?A: African Daisy performs best in the cooler months (October–March) in most parts of India, including Kerala highlands and North India.Q: Why do the flowers close at night?A: African Daisies are photonastic — their flowers open in bright light and close in darkness or cloudy weather. This is completely normal.Q: Can I grow it in a pot?A: Yes — it is an excellent container plant for balconies, terraces, and window boxes.✓ Nursery Fresh ✓ Healthy Dispatch ✓ Secure Packaging ✓ Expert Support ✓ WhatsApp AssistanceShipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.
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