Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White
  
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
  
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"
  
Fragrance
NA
  
NA
  
Petals
  
  
Other Characteristics
  
  
Shape
Star
  
Oval
  
Line
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Silhouette
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Blossom Texture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Blossom Size
0"
  
0"
  
Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions of
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Watering
Enough
  
Enough
  
Soil
  
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Sandy
  
Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
  
Ammonium
  
Common Pests and Diseases
  
  
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
  
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
  
List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust
  
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
  
Facts
  
  
Origin
Eurasia
  
Africa, Asia, South America
  
Interesting Facts of
- The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
- The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.
  
- 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
  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
  
Habit
Shrubs
  
Herbs, Shrubs
  
Flower Meaning
  
  
Astrological Flower
  
  
Birth Month Flower
  
  
Flower Availability
  
  
Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
  
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
  
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
  
NA
  
Other Benefits
  
  
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
  
Occasional Uses
Wedding
  
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
  
Allergy
NA
  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
  
Common Name
  
  
Tribe
  
  
Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
  
Gerbera Jamesonii
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Super Division
Spermatophyte
  
Spermatophyte
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Order
Asterales
  
Asterales
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Sub Family
Asteroideae
  
Mutisioideae
  
Genus
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
More about Aster and Gerbera Facts and color
You must be curious to know more about Aster and Gerbera facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Gerbera. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Gerbera flowers are with Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Aster and Gerbera facts will definitely amuse you.
Aster and Gerbera growing conditions
Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Aster and Gerbera growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Aster and Gerbera facts in the sections below.
Aster and Gerbera Facts
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Aster and Gerbera Classification
After knowing about various Aster and Gerbera facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Gerbera classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Gerbera is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Gerbera Jamesonii respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Gerbera falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.