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Gerbera and Gerbera


Gerbera and Gerbera


Color

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

Fragrance
NA   
NA   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval   
Oval   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
7.00 cm   
6
7.00 cm   
6

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   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy   
Sandy   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
5.50   
8

Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium   
Ammonium   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies   
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies   

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, Root Rot, Stem Rot   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, South America   
Africa, Asia, South America   

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.
  
  • 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
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs   
Herbs, 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, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores   
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores   

Culinary Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   

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

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever   
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii   
Gerbera Jamesonii   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Asterales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Asteraceae   

Sub Family
Mutisioideae   
Mutisioideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Gerbera and Gerbera Facts and color

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

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Gerbera and Gerbera Classification

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

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