Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
South Africa
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
  
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
  
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
  
Arbutus menziesii
  
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
  
Arbutus
  
In Hindi
Gerbera
  
सदाबहार
  
In German
Gerbera
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Gerbera
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
Gerbera
  
Arbitus
  
In Greek
Gerbera
  
κουμαριά
  
In Portuguese
Gerbera
  
árbuto
  
In Polish
Gerbera
  
mącznik
  
In Latin
Gerbera
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asterales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Gerbera
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Astereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
  
Arbutoideae
  
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.