Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
  
Asia
  
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
  
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Drought, Drought and Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
  
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
  
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
  
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
  
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
  
CITRUS limon
  
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
  
Lemon
  
In Hindi
Gazania
  
नींबू
  
In German
Gazania
  
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
In French
Gazania
  
Citron or Citronnier
  
In Spanish
Gazania
  
Limón or Limonero
  
In Greek
Gazania
  
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
In Portuguese
Gazania
  
Limão
  
In Polish
Gazania
  
Cytrynowy
  
In Latin
Gazania
  
Limon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Gazania
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Arctotideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Gazania and Lemon
Season and care of Gazania and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Lemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Lemon Physical Information
Gazania and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Lemon are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Lemon
Care of Gazania and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.