Gerbera

Freesia

About Gerbera and Freesia

Gerbera

Freesia

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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

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

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

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

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Freesias have a rich history and are prized for their fragrant blooms, which symbolize friendship, innocence, and thoughtfulness.

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

innocence and friendship

Astrological Flower

Freesia

Birth Month Flower

April - May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

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

Family

Common Name

Freesia

Tribe

Iridaceae » Ixieae

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

3045

3 25000

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Information about Gerbera and Freesia

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 Freesia in the sections below.

Gerbera and Freesia color

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

More facts about Gerbera and Freesia

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

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Gerbera and Freesia Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Freesia Family classification

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