Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Dendrobium
Gazania
In German
Dendrobium
Gazania
In French
Dendrobium
Gazania
In Spanish
dendrobium
Gazania
In Greek
Dendrobium
Gazania
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Gazania
In Polish
Dendrobium
Gazania
In Latin
dendrobium
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Podochileae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Gazania
Season and care of Dendrobium and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is Not Available and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Dendrobium and Gazania Physical Information
Dendrobium and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Gazania are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrobium and Gazania
Care of Dendrobium and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.