Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
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Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Gerbera
Ranunculus
In German
Gerbera
Ranunkel
In French
Gerbera
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Gerbera
ranúnculo
In Greek
Gerbera
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Gerbera
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Gerbera
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
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Care of Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.