Gerbera jamesonii Golden Yellow 54

Transvaal Daisy

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Herbaceous perennial producing vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers on long stems, featuring a basal rosette of deep green lobed leaves. Ideal for bright indoor spots or cut flower gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Transvaal Daisy
Family Asteraceae
Genus Gerbera
Species Jamesonii
Variety Golden Yellow 54
Origin South Africa
Blooming Spring to Autumn, often year-round indoors with light
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite and vermiculite; sensitive to root rot.

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Watering

Water from bottom to prevent crown rot; keep soil moist but never soggy; do not wet leaves.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires high light intensity for blooming; avoid scorching direct midday sun indoors.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth phase only.

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers immediately and yellowed basal leaves to encourage new blooms.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 9 months
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May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
55° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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