Hibiscus

Gerbera

About Hibiscus and Gerbera

Hibiscus

Gerbera

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Color

Orange, 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

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet

Oval

Height

15.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm7.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

All year

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

China, Pacific Islands

Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs, Trees

Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Valentine's Day

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Malvales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Malvaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Malvoideae

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

23230

3 25000

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Information about Hibiscus and Gerbera

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 Hibiscus and Gerbera in the sections below.

Hibiscus and Gerbera color

Hibiscus and Gerbera come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Hibiscus and Gerbera 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. Hibiscus is Trumpet in shape and has fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gerbera has fragrance.

More facts about Hibiscus and Gerbera

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

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Hibiscus and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Hibiscus and Gerbera Family classification

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