Description

🌼 Venidium, also known as Cape Daisy or Monarch of the Veldt, is a striking annual flower native to South Africa. It’s loved for its bold, daisy-like blooms that come in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and white, often with a dramatic dark center and a ring of contrasting color at the base of the petals2.

🌿 Key Features

• Height: Typically grows 45–80 cm tall
• Leaves: Silvery-green and lobed, adding texture to the plant
• Flowers: Sunflower-like, 8–14 cm wide, with a dark disc center
• Bloom Time: From late spring to autumn, especially prolific in summer

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun
• Soil: Prefers light, well-drained soil
• Watering: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly once established
• Climate: Ideal for cooler months in India (October to February)

🌱 Planting Tips

• Sow seeds about 0.3 cm deep
• Germination takes 7–14 days at 15–18°C
• Space plants 30 cm apart to allow bushy growth
• Deadheading spent blooms encourages more flowers