Edelweiss

Gerbera

About Edelweiss and Gerbera

Edelweiss

Gerbera

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Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

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"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Oval

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm7.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Edelweiss flowers have a storied history in alpine regions, where they are considered symbols of purity, courage, and dedication.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

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

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

courage and devotion

Astrological Flower

Edelweiss

Birth Month Flower

July - August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Leontopodium alpinum

Tribe

Asteraceae » Cichorieae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

4230

3 25000

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Information about Edelweiss 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 Edelweiss and Gerbera in the sections below.

Edelweiss and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Edelweiss and Gerbera

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

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Edelweiss and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Edelweiss and Gerbera Family classification

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