Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, 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, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
-
-
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Oval
Heart
Height
6.00 cm40.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
7.00 cm1.25 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
Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Sandy
Well-drained
The pH of Soil
5.505.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Northern Hemisphere
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 hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
- In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Herbs
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
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
Culinary Uses
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Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Decoration
Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
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Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Viola
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Violales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Violaceae
Sub Family
Mutisioideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
30500
3
25000
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