Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
South Africa
Types
-
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
sasanqua
Gerbera
In German
sasanqua
Gerbera
In French
sasanqua
Gerbera
In Spanish
sasanqua
Gerbera
In Greek
sasanqua
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Gerbera
In Polish
Sasankya
Gerbera
In Latin
Sasankya
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Sasanqua and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.