Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic, toothed
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Gerbera
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Gerbera
Traube Tomate
In French
Gerbera
tomate uva
In Spanish
Gerbera
tomate uva
In Greek
Gerbera
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Gerbera
tomate uva
In Polish
Gerbera
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Gerbera
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.