Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Brazil
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, White
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Gazania
gold medallion tree
In German
Gazania
gold medallion tree
In French
Gazania
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Gazania
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Gazania
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Gazania
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Gazania
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Gazania
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Gazania does not have fragrant flowers. Gazania has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face and Tight chest and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face and Tight chest. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Gazania and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.