Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Gazania
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Gazania
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Gazania
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Gazania
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Gazania
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Gazania
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Gazania
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Gazania
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Gazania and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Gazania and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Gazania and Big leaf Maple
Care of Gazania and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.