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Color

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

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Fragrance

-
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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

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
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Form

-
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Care

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

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Interesting Facts

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

Benefits

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

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Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

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

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Mutisioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

50030
3 25000
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About Violets 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 Violets and Gerbera facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Violets and Gerbera Facts and color

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

Violets 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 Violets and Gerbera growing conditions. Violets requires Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Gerbera needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Get other Violets and Gerbera facts in the sections below.

Violets and Gerbera Facts

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Violets and Gerbera Classification

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