Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
  
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
  
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
Lower slopes, meadows
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
  
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
PHLOX nivalis
  
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
Trailing Phlox
  
In Hindi
प्याज
  
Gazania
  
In German
Zwiebel
  
Gazania
  
In French
Oignon
  
Gazania
  
In Spanish
Cebolla
  
Gazania
  
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
  
Gazania
  
In Portuguese
Cebola
  
Gazania
  
In Polish
Cebula
  
Gazania
  
In Latin
cepa
  
Gazania
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Allium
  
Gazania
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Allieae
  
Arctotideae
  
Subfamily
Allioideae
  
Cichorioideae
  
Season and Care of White Onion and Gazania
Season and care of White Onion and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Gazania season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
White Onion and Gazania Physical Information
White Onion and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Gazania are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Gazania
Care of White Onion and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.