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Baby's Breath
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Gerbera and Baby's Breath

Color

Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, 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, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

-
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Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Bell

Height

6.00 cm20.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

7.00 cm0.50 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
Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.507.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium
Lime stone

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
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America
Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands

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 common names of Baby’s breath flowers are ‘soap root’, ‘gyp’.
  • The flowers of the baby’s breath are small, approximately like a pencil eraser in size.

Lifespan

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

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
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Culinary Uses

-
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

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

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii
Gypsophila

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae
Asteroideae

Genus

-
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Number of Species

30120
3 25000
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About Gerbera and Baby's Breath

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 Baby's Breath facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gerbera and Baby's Breath Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Baby's Breath 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 Baby's Breath growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Baby's Breath needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 7.00 of Sandy soil. Get other Gerbera and Baby's Breath facts in the sections below.

Gerbera and Baby's Breath Facts

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Gerbera and Baby's Breath Classification

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