Gardenia

Gerbera

About Gardenia and Gerbera

Gardenia

Gerbera

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1 Color

1.1 Color

White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

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

1.3 Fragrance

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Oval

1.5.2 Height

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5.00 cm

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6.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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5.00 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

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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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Ammonium

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

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

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Africa, Asia, South America

3.2 Interesting Facts of

The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.

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

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4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

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

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

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

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

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

Gentianales

Asterales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Rubiaceae

Asteraceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Mutisioideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Gardenia 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 Gardenia and Gerbera in the sections below.

Gardenia and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Gardenia and Gerbera

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

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Gardenia and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Gerbera Family classification

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