Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Epiphyte
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Gazania
कोपु फूल
In German
Gazania
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Gazania
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Gazania
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Gazania
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Gazania
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Gazania
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Gazania
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Gazania
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Gazania and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.