Aster

Gerbera

About Aster and Gerbera

Aster

Gerbera

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

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

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

1.3 Fragrance

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Star

Oval

1.5.2 Height

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8.00 cm

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6.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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2.00 cm

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7.00 cm

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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1.6 Line

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1.7 Silhouette

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1.8 Blossom Texture

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1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

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2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Ammonium

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

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

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Eurasia

Africa, Asia, South America

3.2 Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

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

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

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4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Gerbera Jamesonii

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Asterales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Asteraceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Asteroideae

Mutisioideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Aster and Gerbera

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Aster and Gerbera in the sections below.

Aster and Gerbera color

Aster and Gerbera come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Gerbera color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Aster is Star in shape and has NA fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gerbera has NA fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Gerbera

You must be eager to know more facts about Aster and Gerbera. Did you know Aster has originated in Eurasia while Gerbera has originated in Africa, Asia, South America. One of the Interesting Facts about Aster and Gerbera is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Aster and Gerbera Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Aster and Gerbera uses in this section. Aster and Gerbera have many medicinal properties. Besides, Aster is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Gerbera on Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding. Aster and Gerbera also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Aster and Gerbera Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Aster and Gerbera Family classification here. Aster and Gerbera belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.