Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
Gazania
In German
Mexican Bambus
Gazania
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Gazania
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Gazania
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Gazania
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Gazania
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Gazania
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
Gazania
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Gazania
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Mexican Bamboo and Gazania Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Gazania are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Gazania
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.