Gerbera daisies, also known as Transvaal daisies or Barberton daisies, originate from South Africa and belong to the Asteraceae family. Known for their large, vividly colored petals surrounding a contrasting central disk, Gerberas have become a popular choice for gardens, bouquets, and floral arrangements worldwide. Gerberas are now becoming available as gift plants, which are potted plants made to be given as a present for any occasion. Gerberas marketed for this reason usually do not live long.