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Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

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

Exotic
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Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Oval

Height

30.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.50 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

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Too Less
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Sandy

The pH of Soil

7.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Slugs
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

SpringSeason
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, Himalayas
Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

  • Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
  • Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.
  • 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

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

Good for liver and gallbladder
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

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Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Taraxacum
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

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Mutisioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

6030
3 25000
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About Dandelion 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 Dandelion and Gerbera facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Dandelion and Gerbera Facts and color

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

Dandelion 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 Dandelion and Gerbera growing conditions. Dandelion requires Full Sun and Too Less watering with 7.50 of Well-drained soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Dandelion and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

Dandelion and Gerbera Facts

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Dandelion and Gerbera Classification

After knowing about various Dandelion and Gerbera facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Dandelion and Gerbera classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Dandelion and Gerbera is Taraxacum and Gerbera Jamesonii respectively. Dandelion 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.