Verbena

Gerbera

Verbena and Gerbera

Verbena

Gerbera

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Citrus

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Dome

Oval

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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1.00 cm

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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18.00 cm

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

7.00 cm

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy

Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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5.80

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

5.50

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Ammonium

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

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

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

America, Europe

Africa, Asia, South America

3.2 Interesting Facts of

The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.

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.

3.3 Lifespan

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

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

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

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Verbena officinalis

Gerbera Jamesonii

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Lamiales

Asterales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Verbenaceae

Asteraceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Mutisioideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

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About Verbena and Gerbera

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More about Verbena and Gerbera Facts and color

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Verbena 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 Verbena and Gerbera growing conditions. Verbena requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Clay, Sandy soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Verbena and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

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Verbena and Gerbera Classification

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