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Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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"
0 0
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Fragrance

Aromatic
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Petals

Number Of Petals

1005
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Oval

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

4.00 cm7.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Potassium
Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, 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
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico, North America, South America
Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

  • Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
  • Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
  • 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

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, 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 antioxidant
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Tagetes
Gerbera Jamesonii

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

Asteroideae
Mutisioideae

Genus

-
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Number of Species

5030
3 25000
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About Marigold 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 Marigold and Gerbera facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Marigold and Gerbera Facts and color

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

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

Marigold and Gerbera Facts

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Marigold and Gerbera Classification

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