Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Europe
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
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Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
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 to elliptical
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
Iris germanica
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
German Iris
In Hindi
Gerbera
German Iris
In German
Gerbera
German Iris
In French
Gerbera
German Iris
In Spanish
Gerbera
German Iris
In Greek
Gerbera
German Iris
In Portuguese
Gerbera
German Iris
In Polish
Gerbera
German Iris
In Latin
Gerbera
German Iris
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and German Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and German Iris? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and German Iris. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and German 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 German 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 German Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and German Iris
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gerbera Daisy and German Iris Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and German Iris are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and German Iris
Care of Gerbera Daisy and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.