Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Arbutus
Trailing Phlox
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Gazania
In French
arbousier
Gazania
In Spanish
Arbitus
Gazania
In Greek
κουμαριά
Gazania
In Portuguese
árbuto
Gazania
In Polish
mącznik
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Arbutus and Gazania
Season and care of Arbutus and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Arbutus and Gazania Physical Information
Arbutus and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Gazania are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Arbutus and Gazania
Care of Arbutus and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.