Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Gerbera
Zwetschgen
In French
Gerbera
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Gerbera
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Gerbera
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Gerbera
damson ameixa
In Polish
Gerbera
mirabelki
In Latin
Gerbera
damson plum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Damson
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Damson? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Damson. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Damson 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 Damson 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 Damson and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Damson
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gerbera Daisy and Damson Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Damson are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Damson
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damson pruning is done 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.