African daisy (Arctotis spp.) is a tough annual native to South Africa. These plants have silvery gray foliage that perfectly sets off their colorful flowers. The blooms can last a long time in ...

These aloe plants will struggle if winter temperatures drop below 20ºF. African daisies are charming little flowers from the daisy family (Asteraceae). They’re native to southern Africa and ...

Thrips, on the other hand, are larger and cause streaks to appear on the florets of the African daisy. Both pests can be difficult to manage. First, remove damaged flowers. Then spray the plant ...

Eventually he gives up and buzzes off, unsuccessful. The plant, meanwhile, has got what it wanted: pollen. A South African daisy, Gorteria diffusa, is the only daisy known to make such a ...

Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it. A male fly approaches a flower, lands on top of what he thinks is ...

Eventually he gives up and buzzes off, unsuccessful. The plant, meanwhile, has got what it wanted: pollen. A South African daisy, Gorteria diffusa, is the only daisy known to make such a ...