Aster

Gardenia

About Aster and Gardenia

Aster

Gardenia

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Oval

Height

8.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm5.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.004.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Eurasia

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

180142

3 25000

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Information about Aster and Gardenia

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Aster and Gardenia in the sections below.

Aster and Gardenia color

Aster and Gardenia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Gardenia 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. Aster is Star in shape and has fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gardenia has fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Gardenia

You must be eager to know more facts about Aster and Gardenia. Did you know Aster has originated in Eurasia while Gardenia has originated in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania. One of the Interesting Facts about Aster and Gardenia is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Aster and Gardenia Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Aster and Gardenia uses in this section. Aster and Gardenia have many medicinal properties. Besides, Aster is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Gardenia on Wedding. Aster and Gardenia also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Aster and Gardenia Family classification

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