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About Carnation and Gerbera

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, 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
Spicy
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bowl
Oval
1.5.2 Height
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2.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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3.00 cm
Rank: 10 (Overall)
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
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Ammonium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mediterranean Region
Africa, Asia, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
  • Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
  • Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.
  • 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
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
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
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
Caryophyllales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Caryophyllaceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Mutisioideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Carnation 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 Carnation and Gerbera in the sections below.

Carnation and Gerbera color

Carnation and Gerbera come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Carnation 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. Carnation is Bowl in shape and has Spicy fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gerbera has NA fragrance.

More facts about Carnation and Gerbera

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

Carnation and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Gerbera Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Carnation and Gerbera Family classification here. Carnation 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.

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