Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Broccoli
In German
Gerbera
Brokkoli
In French
Gerbera
Brocoli
In Spanish
Gerbera
Brócoli
In Greek
Gerbera
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Gerbera
brócolis
In Polish
Gerbera
brokuły
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.