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Gerbera and Zinnia


Zinnia 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  
NA  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
4  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Dome  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
15.00 cm  
9

Diameter
7.00 cm  
6
15.00 cm  
3

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  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Ammonium  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, 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  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, South America  
Mexico  

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.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

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  
Cures Constipation  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores  
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer  

Culinary Uses
NA  
Salads, Teas  

Other Benefits
  
  

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

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

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

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Gerbera Jamesonii  
Zinnia Elegans  

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  
Asteroideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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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.

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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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