Gerbera

Carnation

About Gerbera and Carnation

Gerbera

Carnation

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

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

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

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

7.00 cm3.00 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

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

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

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America

Mediterranean Region

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.

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'.

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, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

30300

3 25000

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Information about Gerbera and Carnation

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 Carnation in the sections below.

Gerbera and Carnation color

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

More facts about Gerbera and Carnation

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

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Gerbera and Carnation Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Carnation Family classification

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