Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South Africa
Types
-
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
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
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Gerbera
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Gerbera
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Gerbera
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Gerbera
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Gerbera
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Gerbera
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Gerbera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Magnoliids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Mutisioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.