Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Not Available
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Gazania
Kalanchoe
In German
Gazania
Kalanchoe
In French
Gazania
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Gazania
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Gazania
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Gazania
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Gazania
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Gazania
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Kalanchoe. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Gazania and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Kalanchoe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Gazania and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Gazania and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gazania and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gazania and Kalanchoe
Care of Gazania and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.