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About Gerbera and Carnation

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
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0"
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Bowl
1.5.2 Height
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6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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7.00 cm
Rank: 6 (Overall)
3.00 cm
Rank: 10 (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
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Sandy
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Lime stone, Sulphur
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
2.3.2 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
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Mediterranean Region
3.2 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'.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Included in wines and cocktails
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Dianthus caryophyllus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Mutisioideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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 NA 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.

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.

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