Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Dwarf Bamboo
In Spanish
Gerbera
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Gerbera
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Gerbera
aipo
In Latin
Gerbera
semina Carom
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gerbera
Trachyspermum
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.