Gerbera

Yarrow

About Gerbera and Yarrow

Gerbera

Yarrow

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, 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

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Umbrella

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

7.00 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

List of Diseases

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

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

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.

Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii

Achillea millefolium

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

30110

3 25000

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Information about Gerbera and Yarrow

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 Yarrow in the sections below.

Gerbera and Yarrow color

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

More facts about Gerbera and Yarrow

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

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Gerbera and Yarrow Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Yarrow Family classification

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