Arctotis fastuosa growing herbaceous of the genus Arctotis also known as Monarch of the veld, Arctotis fastuosa 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.
Flower colors yellow, white, purple, orange and black, the flowers in daisy shape.
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 indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Yellow, white, purple, orange and black, the flowers in daisy shape
Arctotis fastuosa
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Herbaceous
Plant Uses: Floristry, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Black flower, Orange flower, Purple flower, White flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: