Periwinkle

Gerbera

About Periwinkle and Gerbera

Periwinkle

Gerbera

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Oval

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Africa, Asia, South America

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.

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

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

20030

3 25000

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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 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.

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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.