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About Gerbera and Iris

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, 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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
6
Rank: 4 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Bowl
1.5.2 Height
All About Laven..
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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7.00 cm
Rank: 6 (Overall)
1.00 cm
Rank: 15 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
Not Available
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1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
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1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
6.80
Rank: 3 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Lime stone, Nitrogen
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Nematodes
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Asia, Europe, United States
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.
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
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
Herbs, 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, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Iris Versicolor
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
Liliales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Mutisioideae
Iridoideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Gerbera and Iris

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 Iris in the sections below.

Gerbera and Iris color

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

More facts about Gerbera and Iris

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

Gerbera and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Iris Family classification

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