Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
South Africa
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Star anise and more
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
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
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Anise
In Hindi
Gerbera
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Gerbera
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Gerbera
anis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Anise
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Gerbera Daisy and Anise Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Anise are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Anise
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.