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