Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
red alder
Gazania
In German
rot-Erle
Gazania
In French
aulne rouge
Gazania
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Gazania
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Gazania
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Gazania
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Gazania
In Latin
red alnus
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Gazania
Season and care of Red Alder and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Red Alder and Gazania Physical Information
Red Alder and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Gazania are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Gazania
Care of Red Alder and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.