Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Gazania
Butterfly tree
In German
Gazania
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Gazania
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Gazania
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Gazania
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Gazania
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Gazania
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Gazania
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Gazania and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Gazania and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Gazania and Butterfly Tree
Care of Gazania and Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.