Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
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
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
-
Petals
Number Of Petals
65
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Oval
Height
6.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.00 cm7.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.805.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Ammonium
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Nematodes
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
Africa, Asia, South America
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.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Culinary Uses
-
-
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Gerbera Jamesonii
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Asterales
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
Iridoideae
Mutisioideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
26030
3
25000
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