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About Iris and Gerbera

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
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
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Floral
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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6
Rank: 4 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bowl
Oval
1.5.2 Height
All About Laven..
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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1.00 cm
Rank: 15 (Overall)
7.00 cm
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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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"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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6.80
Rank: 3 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Ammonium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Nematodes
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
Africa, Asia, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
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, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Gerbera Jamesonii
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Liliales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Iridoideae
Mutisioideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Iris 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 Iris and Gerbera in the sections below.

Iris and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Iris and Gerbera

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

Iris and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Gerbera Family classification

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

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