Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Gazania
Texas Madrone
In German
Gazania
Texas Madrone
In French
Gazania
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Gazania
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Gazania
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Gazania
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Gazania
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Gazania
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gazania and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Gazania and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Gazania and Texas Madrone. Gazania doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gazania and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Gazania and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Texas Madrone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gazania and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Gazania and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Gazania and Texas Madrone
Care of Gazania and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.