Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, 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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
-
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
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 cm1.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.506.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Nematodes
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Asia, Europe, United States
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.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
-
-
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Iris Versicolor
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Liliales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Sub Family
Mutisioideae
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
30260
3
25000
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