Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Caribbean, South America
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Sugar Apple
In German
Gazania
Zuckerapfel
In French
Gazania
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Gazania
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Gazania
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Gazania
Pinha
In Polish
Gazania
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Gazania
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Sugar Apple. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Gazania and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Gazania and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gazania and Sugar Apple
Care of Gazania and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.