Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Gerbera
In German
Aaron Caladium
Gerbera
In French
Aaron Caladium
Gerbera
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Gerbera
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Gerbera
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Gerbera
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Gerbera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.