Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
South Africa
Types
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Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
-
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Gerbera
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Gerbera
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Gerbera
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Gerbera
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Gerbera
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Gerbera
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Gerbera
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Gerbera
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Mashua and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Mashua and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Gerbera Daisy season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Mashua and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Mashua and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Mashua and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua 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.