Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Gerbera
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Gerbera
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Gerbera
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Gerbera
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Gerbera
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Gerbera
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Asterales
Family
Gunneraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.