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