Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, 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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
-
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Oval
Funnel
Height
6.00 cm10.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
7.00 cm1.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loamy
The pH of Soil
5.505.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Lime stone, Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Slugs, Snails
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
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Eurasia, 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.
- It is believed that one who wears this flower is never forgotten by his lovers.
- Forget me not is the state flower of Alaska.
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, Trees
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Cures nosebleeds, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Treats lung problems
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an Astringent
Culinary Uses
-
-
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Wedding
Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
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Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Myosotis scorpioides
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Lamiales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Sub Family
Mutisioideae
Boraginoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
3050
3
25000
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