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Gerbera and Zinnia


Zinnia and Gerbera


Color

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"   

Fragrance
NA   
NA   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
4   
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval   
Dome   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
15.00 cm   
9

Diameter
7.00 cm   
6
15.00 cm   
3

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   

Watering
Enough   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
5.50   
8

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   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

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
NA   
Salads, Teas   

Other Benefits
  
  

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   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Asterales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Asteraceae   

Sub Family
Mutisioideae   
Asteroideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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