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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    These plants do not like cold conditions, so it is highly possible that they are stressed due to the sudden temperature change. In fact, they are considered annuals in areas with cooler weather. By opening up, do you mean the stems with the heads of the flowers having fallen out to the sides so that there is a large bare circular area in the center? This normally happens because the plant does not get quite enough sunlight and has weak stems. If you can get them more light, that would be helpful. Additionally, you may have an animal bedding down in the flowers at night, which will create a circular pattern of flattened plants and kill the plants in the center.

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    Nikki on
    April 22, 2014
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    Yes, they can be transplanted outdoors. This article should help you with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 8, 2014
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    At this point, I would keep it in the pot, rather than trying to plant it in the ground, but honestly, you could do that too. This article has information you might find useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 11, 2015
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    It is an annual and will not survive winter outdoors. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm

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    kh0001 on
    May 4, 2016
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    If you purchased these from a local florist, there's a chance that the plant may have been "forced" to bloom, and now it's trying to go dormant. They don't normally bloom till mid-summer.

    These articles may help you:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/prune-african-daisy-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 4, 2016
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    I agree with you that the African Daisy plant and flowers are lovely.

    The fading of your flowers may be due to natural aging of the flowers, but most likely due to the lack of sunlight.

    African Daisy are annuals that are generally grown outdoors.
    Your indoor setting is not likely providing the appropriate growing conditions needed.
    You could add some artificial light by using a grow light.

    Here is an article to refresh you on the care requirements.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 9, 2016
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    Yes, you can remove the entire stem from the spent flower.
    Here is a great article with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm

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