Arctotheca calendula growing leaf plant of the genus Arctotheca also known as Cape dandelion, Arctotheca calendula perennial evergreen plant or annual plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-11 as perianal or 3-9 as annual.
Leaves color green in pinnatisect shape like dandelion leaves (like mouth with teeth)
Arctotheca calendula flower
Flower color yellow in daisy shape.
Alternative names: Capeweed, Treasure flower, Cape dandelion, cape marigold
Arctotheca calendula for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Arctotheca calendula growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant /Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring (as annual), / spring, summer, autumn as perennial
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and flowers
Size of the plant:
5-15 cm, 2-6 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade / Almost full shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Yellow in daisy shape
Scientific name:
Arctotheca calendula