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Lily and Gerbera


Gerbera and Lily


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow   
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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"   

Fragrance
Aromatic   
NA   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3   
7
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet   
Oval   

Height
3.00 cm   
15
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
6.00 cm   
7
7.00 cm   
6

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   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Sandy   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
5.50   
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Ammonium   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies   

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust   
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available   
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere   
Africa, Asia, South America   

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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
Not Available   
  

Astrological Flower
Not Available   
  

Birth Month Flower
Not Available   
  

Flower Availability
Not Available   
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism   

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns   
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores   

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available   
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding   
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding   

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing   
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever   

Family

Common Name
Not Available   
  

Tribe
Not Available   
  

Scientific Name
Lilium   
Gerbera Jamesonii   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyta   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Asterales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Liliaceae   
Asteraceae   

Sub Family
Lilioideae   
Mutisioideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Lily and Gerbera Facts and color

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

Lily 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 Lily and Gerbera growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Lily and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

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Lily and Gerbera Classification

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

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