Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Gerbera
Heterocentron
In German
Gerbera
Heterocentron
In French
Gerbera
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Gerbera
Heterocentron
In Greek
Gerbera
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Heterocentron
In Polish
Gerbera
Heterocentron
In Latin
Gerbera
Heterocentron
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Gerbera
Heterocentron
Clade
Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl
Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.