Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Japan
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Easter Lily
In Hindi
Gerbera
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Gerbera
Osterlilie
In French
Gerbera
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
Gerbera
Lily Pascua
In Greek
Gerbera
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
Gerbera
Easter Lily
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Easter Lily 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 Easter Lily 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 Easter Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Easter Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.