Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Australia
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Gerbera
बोतल ट्री
In German
Gerbera
Flaschenbaum
In French
Gerbera
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Gerbera
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Gerbera
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Gerbera
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Gerbera
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Gerbera
brachychiton
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.