Arctotis have high ornamental value and belong to herbaceous flowers. Their flower centers are purple, and their petals have several colors, such as rose red, white, lavender and so on.

Arctotis are native to South Africa. They like a sunny and cool climate. They are not hot or cold resistant. The most suitable temperature for them to grow is 18-26 ℃. During growing period, their requirements for soil are not strict as long as the drainage is good.

Arctotis have the meaning of silence. They always bloom quietly in the mountains and give people a feeling of obscurity. They are not as competitive as other flowers. Arctotis can be used to symbolize a person with quiet mind.

Arctotis can adapt to various environments and grow everywhere. Therefore, they also symbolize tenacious life. When encountering difficulties, you can think of Arctotis to motivate yourself: you must not give up any hope. No matter how difficult the road is, you must go ahead tenaciously.

Arctotis generally bloom in summer and wither at the end of autumn. However, in some area with high temperatures, they can bloom from April to November, equivalent to flowering for two-thirds of the year.