Home

Flowers by Color + -

Flowers for Occasions + -

Fragrant Flowers + -

Seasonal Flowers + -

Birth Flowers + -

Flowers


About Gerbera and Orchids


About Orchids and Gerbera


Color

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

Color Meaning
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   
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"   

Fragrance
NA   
Aromatic   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
3   
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval   
Bell   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
2.00 cm   
17

Diameter
7.00 cm   
6
1.00 cm   
15

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
6.40   
5

Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   

List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot   
NA   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, South America   
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region   

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.
  •   

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores   
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin   

Culinary Uses
NA   
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding   
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding   

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever   
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii   
Orchidaceae   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Orchidales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Orchidaceae   

Sub Family
Mutisioideae   
Orchidaceae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

Summary >>
<< Family

Gerbera and Orchids color

Gerbera and Orchids come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gerbera and Orchids color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Gerbera is Oval in shape and has NA fragrance whereas Bell shaped Orchids has Aromatic fragrance.

More facts about Gerbera and Orchids

You must be eager to know more facts about Gerbera and Orchids. Did you know Gerbera has originated in Africa, Asia, South America while Orchids has originated in America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region. One of the Interesting Facts about Gerbera and Orchids is that they can survive almost in pots.

Compare Seasonal Flowers

Gerbera and Orchids Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Gerbera and Orchids uses in this section. Gerbera and Orchids have many medicinal properties. Besides, Gerbera is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding whereas Orchids on Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding. Gerbera and Orchids also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Gerbera and Orchids Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Gerbera and Orchids Family classification here. Gerbera and Orchids belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

Seasonal Flowers

Seasonal Flowers

» More Seasonal Flowers

Compare Seasonal Flowers

» More Compare Seasonal Flowers