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Gerbera and Blanket Flower


Blanket Flower and Gerbera


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"  

Fragrance
-  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
7.00 cm  
6
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies  
-  

List of Diseases
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
  
Blanket Flowers are colorful daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and bees to the garden.  

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
  
warmth and protection  

Astrological Flower
  
Sunflower  

Birth Month Flower
  
January  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

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

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores  
-  

Culinary Uses
-  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Cut Flowers  

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  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Gaillardia  

Tribe
  
Asteraceae » Heliantheae  

Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii  
Rosa  

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
Mutisioideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
30  
38
20  
99+

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More about Gerbera and Blanket Flower Facts and color

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

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Gerbera and Blanket Flower Classification

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

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