Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Limequat
In Hindi
Gazania
Limequat
In German
Gazania
Limequat
In French
Gazania
Limequat
In Spanish
Gazania
Limequat
In Greek
Gazania
Limequat
In Portuguese
Gazania
Limequat
In Polish
Gazania
Limequat
In Latin
Gazania
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Limequat
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Limequat. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Limequat 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 Limequat 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 Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Limequat
Season and care of Gazania and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Limequat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Limequat Physical Information
Gazania and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Limequat are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gazania and Limequat
Care of Gazania and Limequat 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 Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.