Gerbera

Aster

About Gerbera and Aster

Gerbera

Aster

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Star

Height

6.00 cm8.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

7.00 cm2.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy

Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

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

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America

Eurasia

Interesting Facts of

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.

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

30180

3 25000

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Information about Gerbera and Aster

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 Gerbera and Aster in the sections below.

Gerbera and Aster color

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

More facts about Gerbera and Aster

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

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Gerbera and Aster Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Aster Family classification

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