Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Gazania
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Gazania
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Gazania
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Gazania
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Gazania
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Gazania
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Gazania
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Datureae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Bael
Season and care of Gazania and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Bael season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Bael is Neutral.
Gazania and Bael Physical Information
Gazania and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Bael are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Gazania and Bael
Care of Gazania and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.