How to Grow African Daisy (Arctotis)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start your African daisy flowers from seeds planted in pots indoors or directly into the ground outdoors.

   Sow perennial seeds directly into the ground outdoors in early autumn up to winter.
   
   Beginning the seeds indoors is the best option if you do not live in an area with a hot climate.
   
   Plant the seeds indoors in pots and lightly cover them with rich soil 6 to 8 weeks before it's time to transplant them to a yard or garden.
   
   Transplanting from pots to the ground can take place 3 to 4 weeks after the last frost of the season.
   
   Germination should take place about 2 weeks after sowing seeds.
   
   The temperature should be keep near 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 C).
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   Step 2: Watch for the African daisy seedlings to begin to grow to move them outdoors.

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   African daisies are susceptible to fungus and wet leaves may rot. ,,, The flowers will be in continuous bloom from the middle of the summer to the first frost of the season. ,,
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   Step 3: Choose a location that receives most-to-full sun and that is moist

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   Step 4: but well drained.

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   Step 5: Place the flower seedlings in a rich soil about every 9.84 inches (25 cm).

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   Step 6: Add a general purpose plant fertilizer to the soil around the seedlings during the transplant.

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   Step 7: Use mulch around the plants to help reduce the number of weeds.

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   Step 8: Water the plants in the mornings to moisten the soil.

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   Step 9: Fertilize the growing flowers once per month after the initial fertilization.

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    Step 10: Pull the weeds in the flower bed or garden as necessary.

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    Step 11: Wait 2 months for your daisies to bloom.

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    Step 12: Remove dying blooms as needed to retain the attractiveness of the flowers.

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    Step 13: Cut back the flowers once blooming has stopped if you intend for your African daisies to grow as perennials.

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