Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
12 - 1
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
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
Gerbera
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Gerbera
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Gerbera
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Gerbera
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
Gerbera
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Gerbera
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Gerbera
Florida Lisianthus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.