Facts About Gerbera Daisy: Best Oxygen Producing Night Plant

By Priyanka · 31 May 2021 · 2 min read

Gerberas are one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. They belong to the family of daisies and are famous worldwide for their bright colours and sleek petals. They also belong to the category of flowering plants that release oxygen at night. Compared to other indoor plants, their ability to clean indoor air is higher, specifically in the dissipation of pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.

Best Oxygen Producing Night Plant

Learn about some more interesting facts about this oxygen plant and why they’re considered the fifth most popular flowers in the world:

Health Benefits

There are countless health benefits of Gerbera Daisies. They are good at increasing humidity levels and settling dust indoors, leading to fewer cold-related health issues. Because they are excellent oxygen producers, there are fewer chances of feeling any kind of drowsiness or headaches caused by excess Carbon Dioxide indoors. Apart from these, they also help relieve stress and anxiety very well. Keeping them by your bedside is suggested for optimal oxygen supply.

Multi-coloured Variants and their Symbolism

They are available in all colour mixes of the rainbow except blue. Therefore, if you see one in blue, know that they are an imitation and not the real deal. Each colour has its own meaning and symbolism around the world. Some of the common ones are-

Orange:Orange colour is often associated with enthusiasm, energy and warmth. Orange Gerbera Daisies are no different. This is a very informal colour and is often bought for people you have an emotional attachment with.

Purple:Purple eludes elegance and pride and is a very feminine colour in the world of Gerbera Daisies.

Yellow:Yellow Gerbera Daisies signify happiness, youth and friendship. They can be presented to a business client or even a friend.

White:If you want to express your appreciation for the receiver and their purity of heart, go for white Gerberas.

Pink:Pink Gerbera Daisies make for a beautiful gift for graduation parties and work promotions since they signify admiration.

Extended Vase life

Another reason why they are popular as bouquets is because of their vase life. Gerbera Daisies can last up to 10 days in a vase. Make sure that the vase is pre-cleaned with hot water and bleach to reduce susceptibility to bacteria. A colder atmosphere is ideal for maximum retention of their form.

A cluster of 100+ flowers

Although the flower looks like a beautiful formation of multiple petals, the head of the oxygen making flower is in actual a huge cluster of more than a hundred minuscule flowers, together contributing to its dense look.

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