Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not available
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Adequately
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Acacia
Trailing Phlox
In Spanish
Acacia
Gazania
In Portuguese
Acacia
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Gazania
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Gazania? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Gazania. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Gazania doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gazania has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Gazania
Season and care of Acacia and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Gazania season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Acacia and Gazania Physical Information
Acacia and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Gazania are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Gazania
Care of Acacia and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.