Carnation

Gardenia

About Carnation and Gardenia

Carnation

Gardenia

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Oval

Height

2.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm5.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.004.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

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, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

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

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

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

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

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

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

300142

3 25000

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Information about Carnation 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 Carnation and Gardenia in the sections below.

Carnation and Gardenia color

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

More facts about Carnation and Gardenia

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

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Carnation and Gardenia Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Gardenia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Carnation and Gardenia Family classification here. Carnation 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.