Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
African violet
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Gazania
In German
African Violet
Gazania
In French
African Violet
Gazania
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Gazania
In Greek
African Violet
Gazania
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Gazania
In Polish
African Violet
Gazania
In Latin
African Violet
Gazania
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Not Available
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Cichorioideae
Properties of African Violet and Gazania
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Gazania? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Gazania. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Gazania doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Gazania has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 African Violet and Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Gazania
Season and care of African Violet and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
African Violet and Gazania Physical Information
African Violet and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Gazania are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of African Violet and Gazania
Care of African Violet and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.