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Gerbera and Zinnia

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Dome
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
7.00 cm
Rank: 6 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, South America
Mexico
3.2 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.
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
3.4 Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
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
Not Available
4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Cures Constipation
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Salads, Teas
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii
Zinnia Elegans
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Mutisioideae
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

About Gerbera and Zinnia

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 Gerbera and Zinnia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gerbera and Zinnia Facts and color

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

Gerbera and Zinnia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Gerbera and Zinnia growing conditions. Gerbera requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Sandy soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Gerbera and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

Gerbera and Zinnia Facts

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Gerbera and Zinnia Classification

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

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