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Gerbera and Lilac


Color

Color
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  
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  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
-  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Oval  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
7.00 cm  
6

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Sandy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Ammonium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
-  
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies  

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

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Lilacs have a rich history dating back to ancient Greek mythology, associated with love, protection, and the arrival of spring, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  
Africa, Asia, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  
  • 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.
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Herbs, Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
youthful innocence and confidence  
  

Astrological Flower
Lilac  
  

Birth Month Flower
May  
  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

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

Medicinal Uses
-  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores  

Culinary Uses
-  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding  

Allergy
-  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever  

Family

Common Name
Syringa  
  

Tribe
Oleaceae » Oleeae  
  

Scientific Name
Rosa  
Gerbera Jamesonii  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
-  
Asterales  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
-  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
-  
Mutisioideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
25  
99+
30  
38

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More about Lilac and Gerbera Facts and color

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

Lilac and Gerbera growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Lilac and Gerbera growing conditions. Lilac requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Lilac and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

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Lilac and Gerbera Classification

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

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