Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
South America
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Annuals
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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 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
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, 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
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, 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
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
TROPAEOLUM majus
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
In Hindi
Gazania
Tropaeolum majus
In German
Gazania
Tropaeolum majus
In French
Gazania
Tropaeolum majus
In Spanish
Gazania
Tropaeolum majus
In Greek
Gazania
Tropaeolum majus
In Portuguese
Gazania
Tropaeolum majus
In Polish
Gazania
nasturcja większa
In Latin
Gazania
Tropaeolum majus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Nasturtium
Season and care of Gazania and Nasturtium is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Nasturtium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Nasturtium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Nasturtium is Neutral.
Gazania and Nasturtium Physical Information
Gazania and Nasturtium physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Nasturtium are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Gazania and Nasturtium
Care of Gazania and Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.