How to tend a Osteospermum ecklonis

Also known as: Dimorphotheca ecklonis DC.

Watering

Keep soil moist, water and drain timely

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, avoid strong direct light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

After flowering remove the withered flowers, the part on the ground will wither in winter, the plant germinates again in spring

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Compositae, Dendranthema
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
September-November flowering period, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
white, purple
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