Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
South Africa
Types
Herpestis monniera
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Wet lands
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
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
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Gerbera
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Gerbera
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Gerbera
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Season and Care of Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Brahmi and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brahmi 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.