Carnation

Gerbera

Carnation and Gerbera

Carnation

Gerbera

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, 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

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Oval

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 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

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

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

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

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

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

30030

3 25000

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About Carnation and Gerbera

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Carnation and Gerbera facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Carnation and Gerbera Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Carnation and Gerbera facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Carnation and Gerbera. Carnation comes in Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Gerbera flowers are with Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Carnation and Gerbera facts will definitely amuse you.

Carnation 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 Carnation and Gerbera growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Carnation and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

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Carnation and Gerbera Classification

After knowing about various Carnation and Gerbera facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Carnation and Gerbera classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Carnation and Gerbera is Dianthus caryophyllus and Gerbera Jamesonii respectively. Carnation belongs to Caryophyllaceae family whereas Gerbera falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.