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Gerbera and Iris


Iris and Gerbera


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, 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   
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
NA   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
6   
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval   
Bowl   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
7.00 cm   
6
1.00 cm   
15

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   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy   
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
6.80   
3

Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium   
Lime stone, Nitrogen   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies   
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs   

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

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, South America   
Asia, Europe, United States   

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.
  
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
  

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

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs   
Herbs, 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, Treats rheumatism   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores   
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin   

Culinary Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes   

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

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever   
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii   
Iris Versicolor   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Liliales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Iridaceae   

Sub Family
Mutisioideae   
Iridoideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Gerbera and Iris Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Iris 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 Iris growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Gerbera and Iris facts in the sections below.

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Gerbera and Iris Classification

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

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