Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
not available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Root rot, Scale, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Peniocereus greggii
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Night Blooming Cereus, Reina de la noche, Arizona queen of the night
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Night Blooming Cereus
Gazania
In German
Nachtblühende Cereus
Gazania
In French
Night Blooming Cereus
Gazania
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
Gazania
In Greek
Night Blooming Cereus
Gazania
In Portuguese
Night Blooming Cereus
Gazania
In Polish
Noc Blooming Cereus
Gazania
In Latin
Maria Maria Cereus
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Peniocereus
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania
Season and care of Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Cereus season is Summer and Gazania season is Summer. The type of soil for Night Blooming Cereus is Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Cereus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania Physical Information
Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Cereus height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania are as follows:
Night Blooming Cereus flower color: White and Ivory
Night Blooming Cereus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania
Care of Night Blooming Cereus and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Night Blooming Cereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Night Blooming Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.