Gerbera

Zinnia

About Gerbera and Zinnia

Gerbera

Zinnia

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, 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

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

7.00 cm15.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

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

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America

Mexico

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.

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

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

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

3022

3 25000

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Information about Gerbera and Zinnia

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 Zinnia in the sections below.

Gerbera and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Gerbera and Zinnia

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

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Gerbera and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Gerbera and Zinnia Family classification

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