Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South Africa
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Gerbera
red alder
In German
Gerbera
rot-Erle
In French
Gerbera
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Gerbera
aliso rojo
In Greek
Gerbera
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Gerbera
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Gerbera
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Gerbera
red alnus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.