Zinnia

Gerbera

About Zinnia and Gerbera

Zinnia

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

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Oval

Height

15.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

15.00 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

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico

Africa, Asia, South America

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.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

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

Cures Constipation

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Zinnia Elegans

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

2230

3 25000

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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 fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gerbera has 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.

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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.