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About Gerbera and Jasmine


Color

Color
White, Yellow  
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
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"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
-  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Oval  

Height
8.00 cm  
11
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
7.00 cm  
6

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Sandy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus  
Ammonium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, butterflies, Caterpillars, Mites, moths, Scale, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies  

List of Diseases
blight, Nematodes, Wilt  
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Spring Season, Winter Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
China, Himalayas, Tibet  
Africa, Asia, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • Jasmine releases intoxicating perfume at nightand thus also known as the "Queen of the Night" in India.
  • The name Jasmine is derived from the Persia 'yasmin' which means a fragrant 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
Vine  
Herbs, Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces risk of cancer  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an Astringent  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores  

Culinary Uses
Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding  
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itching, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Jasminum  
Gerbera Jamesonii  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Asterales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Oleaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
-  
Mutisioideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
200  
18
30  
38

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Jasmine and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Jasmine and Gerbera

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

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Jasmine and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Jasmine and Gerbera Family classification

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