[header] How to grow african daisy (arctotis ) [title] Find an area with plenty of sunlight. [step] African daisies thrive in full sun exposure. The spot you choose shouldn't experience any prolonged periods of shade (no more than an hour or so) during daylight hours. 
[title] Test the soil to make sure it's well-draining. [step] These plants like soil that's almost sandy in texture, which means the spot needs great drainage.