Gerbera

Aster

Gerbera and Aster

Gerbera

Aster

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White

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

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Star

Height

6.00 cm8.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

7.00 cm2.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy

Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

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

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America

Eurasia

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 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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

30180

3 25000

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About Gerbera and Aster

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

More about Gerbera and Aster Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Aster 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 Aster growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Aster needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Gerbera and Aster facts in the sections below.

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Gerbera and Aster Classification

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