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About Gazania and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Annual
Perennial
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
18
Rank: 74 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
8-5
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
14% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
35% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
38% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
25% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
42% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
15% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
18% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
50% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
13% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
4% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
5% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
55% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
68% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
29% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
Gazania
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Gazania
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
Gazania
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
Gazania
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
Gazania
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Gazania
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Gazania
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
Gazania
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Asteraceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Gazania
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
16
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Gazania and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Elephant Bush. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Gazania and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Gazania and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Gazania and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Gazania and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow

  • Gazania leaf color: Green

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Gazania and Elephant Bush

Care of Gazania and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.