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Gerbera and Gardenia

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
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
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Oval
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
7.00 cm
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
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1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part 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
Dandelion
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
4.50
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
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.
  • The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
  • It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
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
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Gardenia jasminoides
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
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Rubiaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Mutisioideae
Ixoroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

About Gerbera and Gardenia

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

More about Gerbera and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Gardenia 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 Gardenia growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Gardenia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Gerbera and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

Gerbera and Gardenia Facts

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Gerbera and Gardenia Classification

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