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Gardenia and Gerbera


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"  

Fragrance
NA  
NA  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Oval  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
5.00 cm  
13

Diameter
7.00 cm  
6
5.00 cm  
8

Line
Not Available  
Not Available  

Silhouette
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
4.50  
11

Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium  
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Mealybugs  

List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, South America  
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania  

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.
  

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
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

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  

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  

Culinary Uses
NA  
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  

Other Benefits
  
  

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  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding  
Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii  
Gardenia jasminoides  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Gentianales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Rubiaceae  

Sub Family
Mutisioideae  
Ixoroideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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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.

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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.

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