Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Arctotis [963]

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genus_en: African daisy

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Family: Asteraceae

family_ja: キク

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description_en: Genus of about 50 species of erect to spreading annuals and perennials, occasionally subshrubs, found in dry stony soils in South Africa. They form basal rosettes of entire to lobed, lance-shaped to elliptic, grey-green to silvery green leaves. Solitary, daisy-like, brightly coloured flowerheads are borne on long, thick, ribbed stems from midsummer to early autumn. Grow as an annual in bedding schemes, a gravel garden, or containers. The flowerheads of modern cultivars, bred for bedding display, tend to stay open longer than those of the original species, which close in mid-afternoon and in dull weather. African daisies are attractive, if short-lived, cut flowers.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16-18°C (61-64°F) in early spring or autumn. Prick out individually into 9cm (3 1/2in) containers to avoid further root disturbance. Root stem cuttings of good colour selections at any time.

pests_en: Aphids and leaf miners may be a problem.

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comment_ja: ハゴロモギク

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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