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Color

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

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Fragrance

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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

-
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Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

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Form

-
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Care

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

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Interesting Facts

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

Benefits

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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Family

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

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Number of Species

30500
3 25000
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About Gerbera and Violets

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

More about Gerbera and Violets Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Violets 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 Violets growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Violets needs Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Get other Gerbera and Violets facts in the sections below.

Gerbera and Violets Facts

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Gerbera and Violets Classification

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