Orchids

Gerbera

About Orchids and Gerbera

Orchids

Gerbera

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, 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

Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell

Oval

Height

2.00 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

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.405.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region

Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.

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

Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness

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

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive 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

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Orchidaceae

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Orchidales

Asterales

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Family

Orchidaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Orchidaceae

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

2500030

3 25000

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Information about Orchids 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 Orchids and Gerbera in the sections below.

Orchids and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Orchids and Gerbera

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

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Orchids and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Gerbera Family classification

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