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About Gerbera and Sunflower

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
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
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
534
All About Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Sun
1.5.2 Height
6.00 cm50.00 cm
All About Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
7.00 cm7.50 cm
All About Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
5.506.00
All About Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
NA
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
NA
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season
2.5 Vase Life
00
0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
North America, South America
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.
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Herbs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Helianthus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Mutisioideae
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

Information about Gerbera and Sunflower

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 Sunflower in the sections below.

Gerbera and Sunflower color

Gerbera and Sunflower come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gerbera and Sunflower 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 Sun shaped Sunflower has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Gerbera and Sunflower

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

Gerbera and Sunflower Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Sunflower Family classification

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