Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Fern
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
New Zealand
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Mother Fern
In Hindi
Gazania
Mother Fern
In German
Gazania
Mother Fern
In French
Gazania
Mother Fern
In Spanish
Gazania
madre helecho
In Greek
Gazania
Mother Fern
In Portuguese
Gazania
Mother Fern
In Polish
Gazania
Mother Fern
In Latin
Gazania
Mother Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Mother Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Mother Fern? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Mother Fern. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Mother Fern
Season and care of Gazania and Mother Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Mother Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Mother Fern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Gazania and Mother Fern Physical Information
Gazania and Mother Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Mother Fern are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
- Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Care of Gazania and Mother Fern
Care of Gazania and Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern pruning is done 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 Mother Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.