Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Warmer regions
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
-
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Peanut
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In German
Erdnuss
Gerbera
In French
Cacahuète
Gerbera
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Gerbera
In Polish
Arachid
Gerbera
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Magnoliids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Mutisioideae
Properties of Peanut and Gerbera Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Gerbera Daisy? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Gerbera Daisy. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Gerbera Daisy has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Gerbera Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Peanut and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Peanut and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Peanut and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Peanut and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut 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.