Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Ornamental Plant
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
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
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Gazania
In German
Star Cactus
Gazania
In French
Star Cactus
Gazania
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Gazania
In Greek
Star Cactus
Gazania
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Gazania
In Polish
Star Cactus
Gazania
In Latin
Star Cactus
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cichorioideae
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Gazania doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Cap Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Gazania season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Gazania is Acidic.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.