Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Mexico
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Gazania
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Gazania
Old Man Cactus
In French
Gazania
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Gazania
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Gazania
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Gazania
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Gazania
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Gazania
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gazania
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Old Man Cactus. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Gazania and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Old Man Cactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Gazania and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Gazania and Old Man Cactus
Care of Gazania and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.