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About Lily and Gerbera


About Gerbera and Lily


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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
Aromatic  
NA  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Oval  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
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, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Sandy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Ammonium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
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
  
  

History
Not Available  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
Africa, Asia, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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
Shrubs  
Herbs, Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
Not Available  
  

Astrological Flower
Not Available  
  

Birth Month Flower
Not Available  
  

Flower Availability
Not Available  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  

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

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever  

Family

Common Name
Not Available  
  

Tribe
Not Available  
  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Gerbera Jamesonii  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Asterales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
Mutisioideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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Lily and Gerbera color

Lily and Gerbera come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lily and Gerbera 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. Lily is Trumpet in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gerbera has NA fragrance.

More facts about Lily and Gerbera

You must be eager to know more facts about Lily and Gerbera. Did you know Lily has originated in Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere while Gerbera has originated in Africa, Asia, South America. One of the Interesting Facts about Lily and Gerbera is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Lily and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Lily and Gerbera Family classification

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

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