DIMORPHOTHECA DESCRIPTIONN

• Description

Dimorphotheca is a perennial flowering plant that some gardeners grow as an annual. The plant produces daisy-like flowers and is called African daisies, the soft and white flowers are 2-3 inches in diameter with violet-blue centers. Dimorphotheca glistening is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate heat and grow well in high humidity. Buy the best quality Dimorphotheca Glistening White Seeds Online at the best price from www.storeflix.in and add colors to your garden.

Product Detail

• Seed Quantity: 30 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Best Sowing Season: Autumn and spring
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Germination temperature: 19-22°C
• Germination time: 10-14 days
• Flowering season: Spring, Summer, Autumn

What size grow bag is best for Dimorphoteca?

• 9 x 9 Inch (W*H)
• 12 x 12 Inch (W*H)
• 15 x 12 Inch (W*H)
• 15 x 15 Inch (W*H)

When To Sow Dimorphotheca Seeds In India

Dimorphotheca is a winter flower plant that prefers cool weather. In India, start sowing the dimorphotheca seeds in Autumn (End of October) or spring (February to March). 

How To Grow Dimorphotheca (African Daisy) 

Sow the Dimorphotheca flower seeds in a seedlings tray or small pots then transplant them into big pots or gardens. The best temperature for seed germination is between 19-22°C. Pot or grow bag of at least 6-15 inches is good. 

Dimorphotheca Seeds Sowing Method 

Take a seedling tray, fill it with potting soil mix, and Spread the dimorphotheca seeds over the soil. Cover the seeds with potting mix and water gently. Place the seedling tray in a bright spot, dimorphotheca germination time is 10-14 days.

When you see that the first true leaves of the dimorphotheca appear, you need to plant the seedling in a larger pot. Plant only 1-2 seedlings in each 6 inches pot for healthy growth. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a few days after transplanting to protect the seedling from transplant shock. After 3 days, keep the pot in full sunlight.

Fertilizer Requirements For Dimorphotheca

• Apply a liquid-soluble fertilizer such as cow manure, vermicompost, neem cake, or organic plant promoter to your Dimorphotheca plant once a month from spring to autumn. This will encourage colorful and fresh blooms.
• You can also apply a phosphorus-rich fertilizer before flowering.

Dimorphotheca Plants Care Tips 

Soil – Use well-drained and sandy soil to plant dimorphotheca plants. 

Water – Water dimorphotheca once a week in winter and 1 to 3 times a week in spring and autumn and in summer we must water regularly.

Sunlight – Dimorphotheca flower plants grow best in full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. 

Temperature – Dimorphotheca require mild temperatures to thrive, however, they are heat tolerant and can tolerate night temperatures below 4 °C.

Common pests and diseases –  No serious pests or diseases infect the growth of Dimorphotheca. 

Pruning – To keep our plants clean, disease-free, and bloom longer, we need to do pruning, especially from spring to autumn. Remove damaged, infected, or discolored leaves or shoots. And you need to deadhead the spent flowers for more blooms.

Dimorphotheca Flower Season In India

Usually, Dimorphotheca blooms from spring to autumn. You can expect flowering in about 105-115 days from planting.

Dimorphotheca Special Features 

• Common Name – Cape marigold, African daisy 
• Scientific Name – Dimorphotheca
• Height – Up to 12 inches
• Level of Growing – Easy

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