Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Single Flowers, Double or duplex
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abandonment, Heart problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
GERBERA
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Barberton Daisy, Flori Line Midi Gerbera Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Firebird
barbeton daisy
In German
Firebird
Barbeton daisy
In French
Oiseau de feu
Barbeton daisy
In Spanish
Firebird
barbeton margarita
In Greek
Firebird
barbeton μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Firebird
Barbeton daisy
In Polish
Firebird
barbeton stokrotka
In Latin
Oedipus
Barberton primula
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mutisieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mutisioideae
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy
Season and care of Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberton Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Barberton Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberton Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy Physical Information
Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Barberton Daisy height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Barberton Daisy flower color: Pink
- Barberton Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy
Care of Red Palulu and Barberton Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberton Daisy pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberton Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.