Lotus

Gerbera

Lotus and Gerbera

Lotus

Gerbera

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Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

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"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Oval

Height

49.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

8.00 cm7.00 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

Too much

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil

Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
They are consumed in almost all parts of India.

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

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

330

3 25000

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

More about Lotus and Gerbera Facts and color

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

Lotus 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 Lotus and Gerbera growing conditions. Lotus requires Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Lotus and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

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Lotus and Gerbera Classification

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