Color
Blue, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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"
0
0
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Fragrance
-
-
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Heart
Oval
Height
40.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.25 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
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Diligently
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.805.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Ammonium
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Northern Hemisphere
Africa, Asia, South America
Interesting Facts of
- The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
- In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.
- 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
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Herbs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Allergy
-
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Viola
Gerbera Jamesonii
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Violales
Asterales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Violaceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
-
Mutisioideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
50030
3
25000
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