Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
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, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune up lowest branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Gazania
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Gazania
Brasil Baum
In French
Gazania
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Gazania
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Gazania
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gazania
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Gazania
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Gazania
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Gazania
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Brazilwood
Season and care of Gazania and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Brazilwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Brazilwood Physical Information
Gazania and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Brazilwood are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gazania and Brazilwood
Care of Gazania and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.