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About Carnation and Gardenia

1 Color
1.1 Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bowl
Oval
1.5.2 Height
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2.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 13 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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3.00 cm
Rank: 10 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
4.50
Rank: 11 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Mealybugs
2.3.2 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
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mediterranean Region
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
3.2 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 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
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 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
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
Gardenia jasminoides
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rubiaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Ixoroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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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 NA 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.

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.

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