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Color

Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
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"
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Fragrance

Aromatic
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Petals

Number Of Petals

35
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet
Oval

Height

3.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

6.00 cm7.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust
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

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  • 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

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Lilium
Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Asterales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Liliaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Lilioideae
Mutisioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

11030
3 25000
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About Lily and Gerbera

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

More about Lily and Gerbera Facts and color

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

Lily 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 Lily and Gerbera growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part 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 Lily and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

Lily and Gerbera Facts

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Lily and Gerbera Classification

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