Gerbera

Zinnia

Gerbera and Zinnia

Gerbera

Zinnia

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, 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

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

7.00 cm15.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Ammonium

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, South America

Mexico

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.

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

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

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gerbera Jamesonii

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

3022

3 25000

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About Gerbera and Zinnia

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

More about Gerbera and Zinnia Facts and color

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

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

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Gerbera and Zinnia Classification

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