African daisies, with their bright colorful blooms are a gorgeous addition to any garden. However, these plants can fall victim to tiny sap-sucking insects called mealybugs. An infestation of mealybugs on your African daisies can stunt growth, distort flowers, and potentially kill the plant if left unchecked. Thankfully, with some persistence and the right treatment … Read more
African daisies (Osteospermum spp.) look a lot like common daisies, with petals radiating around a center disk. They are even members of the Asteraceae family, along with Shasta daisies and zinnias. But, their vivid coloring is not at all like the classic daisy. African daisies come in a variety of stunning shades including white, cream, … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Osteospermum has become a very popular plant for flower arrangements in the past few years. Many people may wonder what is osteospermum? This flower is better known as the African daisy. Growing osteospermum at home is very … Read more
African daisies (Osteospermum spp.) look a lot like common daisies, with petals radiating around a center disk. They are even members of the Asteraceae family, along with Shasta daisies and zinnias. But, their vivid coloring is not at all like the classic daisy. African daisies come in a variety of stunning shades including white, cream, … Read more
Osteospermums are sometimes known as African daisies – and it’s not difficult to see why. Their disc-like blossoms are reminiscent of daisies in shape and structure, while the spectrum of colours they are available in is more in keeping with the flamboyance and vibrancy of the African continent. Although more resilient than some other specimens, … Read more
The vibrant African daisy flower (Osteospermum species) is beloved for its colorful, long-blooming flowers that brighten up gardens and landscapes. To get the most out of these beauties and maximize your yield, proper pollination is key. In this article, we’ll explore simple techniques for pollinating your African daisies to support a bountiful harvest of flowers … Read more
African daisies (Osteospermum spp.) look a lot like common daisies, with petals radiating around a center disk. They are even members of the Asteraceae family, along with Shasta daisies and zinnias. But, their vivid coloring is not at all like the classic daisy. African daisies come in a variety of stunning shades including white, cream, … Read more
Rescue your African Daisies from distress and ensure a burst of blooms with these vital care strategies! The vibrant, colorful African daisy flower can be a gorgeous addition to any garden. However, these flowers are prone to rotting, especially if overwatered or planted in soil with poor drainage. Don’t let root rot ruin your African … Read more
Uncover the secret to banishing brown spots from your daisies and keep them flawlessly vibrant! African daisies with their vibrant colors and hardy nature are a beloved flower for gardens. But nothing is more frustrating than seeing those once-vibrant blooms marred by unsightly brown spots. If your African daisies are suffering from spotty flowers, don’t … Read more
Many gardeners who have community garden plots or home gardens on the ground floor would have encountered slugs and snails gnawing at their plants, or worse, denuding them. The presence of these gastropods is a recurring event in my garden and I’ve looked at different ways on how to get rid of slugs and snails … Read more