Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Eastern Europe
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Iris
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
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
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Gerbera
Dwarf Iris
In German
Gerbera
Zwergiris
In French
Gerbera
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Gerbera
Enano Iris
In Greek
Gerbera
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Gerbera
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Gerbera
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.