Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Edible syrup, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Gazania
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Gazania
Red Maple Tree
In French
Gazania
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Gazania
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Gazania
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Gazania
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Gazania
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Gazania
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Gazania and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Gazania and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gazania and Red Maple Tree
Care of Gazania and Red Maple Tree 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 Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.