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About Zinnia and Gerbera

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Dome
Oval
1.5.2 Height
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15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (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
Not Available
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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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5.50
Rank: 8 (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
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall 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
Mexico
Africa, Asia, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.
  • 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
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
Cures Constipation
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
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
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
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 Zinnia 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 Zinnia and Gerbera in the sections below.

Zinnia and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Zinnia and Gerbera

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

Zinnia and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Zinnia and Gerbera Family classification

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