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Zinnia and Gerbera

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Dome
Oval
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
7.00 cm
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Ammonium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mexico
Africa, Asia, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.
  • Gerbera flowers have a long vase life.
  • Gerbera flowers are named after a botonist and physician Trauggott Gerber.
  • They are fifth most popular flowers in the world after rose, carnation, chrysanthemum and tulip.
3.3 Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Cures Constipation
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
Gerbera Jamesonii
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
Mutisioideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

About Zinnia and Gerbera

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Zinnia and Gerbera facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Zinnia and Gerbera Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Zinnia and Gerbera facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Zinnia and Gerbera. Zinnia comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Gerbera flowers are with Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Zinnia and Gerbera facts will definitely amuse you.

Zinnia and Gerbera growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Zinnia and Gerbera growing conditions. Zinnia requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Zinnia and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

Zinnia and Gerbera Facts

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Zinnia and Gerbera Classification

After knowing about various Zinnia and Gerbera facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Zinnia and Gerbera classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Zinnia and Gerbera is Zinnia Elegans and Gerbera Jamesonii respectively. Zinnia belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Gerbera falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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