Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
Gazania
In German
Lousiana Orange
Gazania
In French
Lousiana d'orange
Gazania
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
Gazania
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Gazania
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
Gazania
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
Gazania
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
Gazania
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Gazania
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Louisiana Orange and Gazania Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Gazania are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Gazania
Care of Louisiana Orange and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.