The difference between gerbera and chrysanthemum

Difference - Plant Properties

Mesembryanthemum

Although the word "chrysanthemum" is in its name, it is not a plant of the Asteraceae family. What is even more surprising is that Mesembryanthemum is a species of succulent plant in the Aizoaceae family. It has many nice names, such as: Beautiful Sunflower, Dragon Beard Begonia, Pine Leaf Peony...

Gerbera

Gerbera is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family and has all the characteristics of Asteraceae plants. It also has many nicknames: sunflower, sunflower, gerbera, lantern flower...

Difference - Blades

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The leaves of Mesembryanthemum have the characteristics of succulent plants, they are fleshy and shaped like pine needles.

The leaves of gerbera are not fleshy. In contrast, they are wide and thin, and their leaves are mostly white-green.

Difference - Growth Habit

Mesembryanthemum

Mesembryanthemum prefers a warm, ventilated and dry environment. It is not cold-resistant. If the temperature is below 10℃, the plant will be frozen and its growth will be affected. It grows rapidly under sufficient light and blooms more beautifully. At the same time, pine cones prefer loose, well-drained sandy soil.

Gerbera

Gerbera, as its name suggests, is native to Africa and is heat-resistant and light-loving. It prefers an environment that is warm in winter and cool in summer, and requires smooth ventilation and good air flow. The soil required for growth is slightly alkaline soil, preferably sandy soil rich in nutrient humus.