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1 Color
1.1 Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 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
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Bowl
1.5.2 Height
6.00 cm2.00 cm
Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
7.00 cm3.00 cm
Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Sandy
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
5.506.00
Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Lime stone, Sulphur
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
00
0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Mediterranean Region
3.2 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.
  • After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
  • Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
  • Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Included in wines and cocktails
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Dianthus caryophyllus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Mutisioideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

About Gerbera and Carnation

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

More about Gerbera and Carnation Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Carnation 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 Carnation growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Carnation needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Gerbera and Carnation facts in the sections below.

Gerbera and Carnation Facts

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Gerbera and Carnation Classification

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