Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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, Partial shade
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Gazania
Slippery Elm
In German
Gazania
Rotulme
In French
Gazania
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Gazania
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Gazania
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Gazania
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Gazania
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Gazania
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Slippery Elm. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Gazania and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Slippery Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Gazania and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gazania and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Slippery Elm
Care of Gazania and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.