Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
South America
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water daily during 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Peanut
In German
Gerbera
Erdnuss
In French
Gerbera
Cacahuète
In Greek
Gerbera
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Amendoim
In Polish
Gerbera
Arachid
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Peanut. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Peanut 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 Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Peanut
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Gerbera Daisy and Peanut Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Peanut are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Peanut
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.