Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
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
Lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Dwarf Bamboo
In Spanish
Gazania
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Gazania
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Gazania
aipo
In Latin
Gazania
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gazania
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Gazania and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Ajwain plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Gazania and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Ajwain plant
Care of Gazania and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.