Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South Africa
Types
Not available
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 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
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
Gerbera
In German
Heliotrop
Gerbera
In French
héliotrope
Gerbera
In Spanish
heliotropo
Gerbera
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Gerbera
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Gerbera
In Polish
heliotrop
Gerbera
In Latin
Heliotrope
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Gerbera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Season and Care of Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Gerbera Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Heliotrope and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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.