Gerbera leandrii
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Gerbera leandrii

Madden Gerber Daisy · Gerber Daisy · Daisy · Gerbera Daisy · Leandri's Daisy

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
820
Observations
436

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Gerbera leandrii is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats and commonly found thriving in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Gerbera leandrii comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Therefore it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It dislikes sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady temperature, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It usually cannot tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Proper fertilization is essential for Gerbera leandrii's health and appearance. Fertilize Gerbera leandrii in summer, applying treatment once a month during the season. Nutrients supply energy for growth and preserve the plant's parts. Fertilization improves Gerbera leandrii's floral display, ensuring the best blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Gerbera
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 10.16 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Madagascar

Tags (5)

Common Names (7)

en Madden Gerber Daisy
en Gerber Daisy
en Daisy
en Gerbera Daisy
en Leandri's Daisy
en Leandri's Gerbera
en Naam