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Gerbera and Alpinia

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Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

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
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

-
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

7.00 cm1.25 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
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
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List of Diseases

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

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Alpinia is a genus of flowering plants in the ginger family, native to Asia and Australia.

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

  • 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.
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

hope and anticipation

Astrological Flower

African Violet

Birth Month Flower

August - September

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Culinary

Health Benefits

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

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
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Culinary Uses

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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Indoor Plant

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
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Family

Common Name

Ginger Lily

Tribe

Zingiberaceae » Alpinieae

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
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Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
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Sub Family

Mutisioideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

30300
3 25000
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About Gerbera and Alpinia

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 Gerbera and Alpinia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gerbera and Alpinia Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Alpinia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Gerbera and Alpinia growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Alpinia needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Gerbera and Alpinia facts in the sections below.

Gerbera and Alpinia Facts

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Gerbera and Alpinia Classification

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