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About Periwinkle and Gerbera

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
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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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
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
All About Daffo..
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (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
Clay
Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
All About Dande..
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Ammonium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
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
Europe, France, Spain
Africa, Asia, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
  • 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
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
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4.2 Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
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
Gentianales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
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 Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and Gerbera in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Gerbera

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

Periwinkle and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Gerbera Family classification

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