Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Gerbera
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Gerbera
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Gerbera
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Gerbera
cólquico
In Greek
Gerbera
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Gerbera
aftomn gema
In Polish
Gerbera
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Gerbera
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.