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About Sunflower and Gerbera

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
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
1.2 Stem Size
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0"
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Sun
Oval
1.5.2 Height
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50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
7.00 cm
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Ammonium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
NA
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
NA
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
North America, South America
Africa, Asia, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
  • 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs
Herbs, Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Helianthus
Gerbera Jamesonii
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
Mutisioideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Sunflower 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 Sunflower and Gerbera in the sections below.

Sunflower and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Sunflower and Gerbera

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

Sunflower and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Sunflower and Gerbera Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Sunflower and Gerbera Family classification here. Sunflower and Gerbera belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyta super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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