African Moon

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Facts About African Moon

• African Moon is a tender annual that grows to 8-12 inches.
• Blooms of African Moon are seen in Orange, white, yellow colors.
• African Moon flowers are pollinated by small horseflies.
• The leaves of African Moon are narrow and light green, and 7 cm long and with indented edges.
• The leaves are numerous at the base of the stems, becoming fewer and smaller near the top.
• African Moon flowers close at night and on cloudy days or before rain.
• The seeds of African Moon are achenes.
• Two different types of florets, produce 2 different seed types, rod-like and winged seeds.
• The winged seed type being in the majority.
• When ripe the seeds are exposed and become creamy-brown and then fall to the ground.

Growing African Moon

• African Moon grows easily form seed.
• Sow the seeds in autumn directly into the planting beds.
• Scatter the seed on well-prepared soil with good drainage and in full sun.
• The seeds can be lightly covered with sand or fine milled bark.
• Germination is fast, usually within 4 days.
• Plant these African Moon seedlings closely.
• Apply fertilizers only if the plants look stunted or deficient.

African Moon Plant Care

• African Moon plant requires good amount of sunshine.
• Watering the young seedlings regularly.
• Apply the fertilizers if only necessary.
• Dimorphothecea pluvialis has a major pest as guineafowl, which love to eat the soft new growth.
• Use pesticides to drive away the insects damaging the plant.