Arctotis

Arctotis growing herbaceous of the genus Arctotis also known as Cleitria or Antrospermum, Arctotis annual plant, used as ornamental plant for the flowers, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-11

Leaves color green in elliptic shape with wavy margins.

Arctotis flower

Flower colors yellow, pink, peach, red, white, purple or orange, the flowers in daisy shape.

Arctotis for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Arctotis growing and care:

Moist soil, small amount mulch, sandy soil, well drained soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed

Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Spring / Summer

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
All season

How to prune:
Dead flowers and leaves

Size of the plant:
30-70cm, 12-28 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

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn

General information about the flower:
Yellow, pink, peach, red, white, purple or orange, the flowers in daisy shape

Scientific name:

Arctotis