The Gerbera daises are one of the most charming flowers to have in your home or give as a gift to your loved ones. Let’s discover the amazing world of Gerbera, from its African roots, vibrant colors and their symbolic meanings, and find out helpful tips to care for Gerbera flowers at home!
Gerbera name and origin
Gerbera is an herbaceous perrenial flower that was first discovered in South Africa. The genus name Gerbera was named in honor of the German naturalist Dr. Traugott Gerber.
Gerbera flowers are also known as the African Daisy, Transvaal Daisy and Barberton Daisy.
What does Gerbera flower look like?
The Gerbera flower looks somehow like a sunflower. However, the Gerbera comes in so many colors like orange, pink, white and yellow.
What do Gerbera daises symbolize?
Gerbera symbolizes purity and serenity. A bouquet of Gerbera flowers conveys a message of caring, love, innocence, cheerfulness, and loyalty.
FACT: Ancient Egyptians believed that Gerberas symbolized the closeness to nature and the sun.
Gerbera colors and their meaning
Gerbera flowers are famous for their bright colors. You can see Gerberas bloom in pink, yellow, orange, white, red, purple, and also blue. You can also see mixed colours Gerberas. Every color of the Gerbera flower has its own meaning and significance.
- Pink Gerbera symbolizes love and admiration
- Orange and Yellow Gerbera convey a message of joy and pure friendship
- Red Gerbera flower means love and passion
- White Gerbera refers to purtiy and serenity.
When can you gift Gerbera flowers bouquet?
Gerbera flowers have many colors and each one has its own significant meaning. Therefore, Gerbera flowers bouquet is considered the best gift to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, work promotion. You can give them to mom on Mother’s Day or send them to someone so special to apologize or simply say “thank you”. You can also send them as a welcome home gift!
How to care for Gerbera flowers at home?
Fresh-cut Gerbera flowers can last for over a week if taken care of. Here are some tips to care for Gerbera flowers at home:
- Clean the vase very well before filling it with clean water.
- Trim the Gerbera flower stem before putting it in the vase. Repeat every time you change the water.
- Make sure you cut the Gerbera stem at an angle and put it immediately into the fresh water.
- Change the water every 2 -3 days.
- Don’t leave the Gerbera flowers vase beside ripening vegetables or fruits, like tomatoes, bananas or apples, because they produce a high level of ethylene gas that will cause the Gerbera flowers and leaves to age rapidly.
