Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Medium
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, 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 damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In German
Gazania
Chayote
In French
Gazania
Chayote
In Spanish
Gazania
Chayote
In Portuguese
Gazania
chuchu
In Polish
Gazania
Chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Chayote
Season and care of Gazania and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Chayote season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Chayote Physical Information
Gazania and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gazania and Chayote are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Chayote
Care of Gazania and Chayote 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 Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.