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About Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Gerbera Daisy


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
South Africa   
China   

Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
40   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10-6   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
45.70 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Sometimes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Gerbera   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Gerbera   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Gerbera   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Gerbera   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Gerbera   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Gerbera   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Gerbera   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Gerbera   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Spermatophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Sapindales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Gerbera   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Astereae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Mutisioideae, Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
10   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven. Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Gerbera Daisy and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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