Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Gerbera
Pampelmuse
In French
Gerbera
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Gerbera
Citrus maxima
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Pomelo
In Polish
Gerbera
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Gerbera
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.