Carnation

Gerbera

About Carnation and Gerbera

Carnation

Gerbera

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

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

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Oval

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm7.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Africa, Asia, South America

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

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

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

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

30030

3 25000

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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 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.

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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.