Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Central America
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Gerbera
Gomphrena
In German
Gerbera
Gomphrena
In French
Gerbera
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Gerbera
Gomphrena
In Greek
Gerbera
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Gomphrena
In Polish
Gerbera
Gomphrena
In Latin
Gerbera
Gomphrena
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Gomphrenoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
