Gerbera
Common names: gerbera, gerbera daisy.
Gerbera L., is a genus of ornamental plants from the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
The daisy-like flower grows to 5 inches wide with layers of thin petals.
Thousands of cultivars exist and they grow in many sizes including miniature varieties; single-flowered or double-flowered; and spider varieties.
Flower colors include white, cream, yellow, gold, pink, magenta, salmon, orange, red and bi-colors.
Gerbera is very popular and widely used as a decorative garden plant or as cut flowers.
Gerbera is commercially important as it is the fifth most important cut flower in the world. |
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Calla
Common names: calla, calla lily.
A calla lily is any of the plants of the genus Zantedeschia in the family Araceae.
They produce large, showy flower spathes and are therefore grown both as ornamental plants and for cut flowers.
Callas are large flowers with thick, waxy petals and solitary 6- to 8-inch flower heads that make excellent cut flowers and blooming plants.
Many hybrids are in cultivation, with spathes in varying shades of white, yellow, orange, red, and pink.
As a cut flower, vase life is seven to 10 days.
Special care: Water frequently and cut stem ends every few days to prevent curling. |
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