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About Gerbera and Cosmos

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Color

Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender, Orange, 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
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

-
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

7.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
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List of Diseases

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

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Cosmos flowers have a rich history in Mexican culture, where they are associated with love, peace, and beauty.

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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 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".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

peace, tranquility, and modesty

Astrological Flower

Cosmos

Birth Month Flower

October

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
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Culinary Uses

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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
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Family

Common Name

Cosmos

Tribe

Asteraceae » Coreopsideae

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

3026
3 25000
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Information about Gerbera and Cosmos

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 Cosmos in the sections below.

Gerbera and Cosmos color

Gerbera and Cosmos come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gerbera and Cosmos 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 Cosmos has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Gerbera and Cosmos

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

Gerbera and Cosmos Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Cosmos Family classification

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