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Gerbera
Gerbera

Dandelion
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Gerbera and Dandelion

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Color

Color

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

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

-
Exotic

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm30.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

7.00 cm2.50 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
Too Less

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.507.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Slugs

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
SpringSeason

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America
Europe, Himalayas

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.
  • Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
  • Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
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
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Good for liver and gallbladder

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Have diuretic properties

Culinary Uses

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Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
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Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii
Taraxacum

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
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Genus

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Number of Species

3060
3 25000
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About Gerbera and Dandelion

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

More about Gerbera and Dandelion Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Dandelion 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 Dandelion growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Dandelion needs Full Sun and Too Less watering with 7.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Gerbera and Dandelion facts in the sections below.

Gerbera and Dandelion Facts

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Gerbera and Dandelion Classification

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