Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Sandy areas
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Artichoke
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Artichoke
Gerbera
In German
Artischocke
Gerbera
In French
Artichaut
Gerbera
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Gerbera
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Gerbera
In Polish
Karczoch
Gerbera
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Magnoliids
Subfamily
Not Available
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Artichoke and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.