Gardenia

Carnation

About Gardenia and Carnation

Gardenia

Carnation

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1 Color

1.1 Color

White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Spicy

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Oval

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

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5.00 cm

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2.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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5.00 cm

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

3.00 cm

Rank: 10 (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

1.10 Form

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2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Well-drained

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Sulphur

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

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

2.4 Bloom Time

Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Mediterranean Region

3.2 Interesting Facts of

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.

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'.

3.3 Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

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, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

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

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

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

Included in wines and cocktails

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

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

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

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

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Dianthus caryophyllus

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Rubiaceae

Caryophyllaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Ixoroideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Gardenia and Carnation

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 Gardenia and Carnation in the sections below.

Gardenia and Carnation color

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

More facts about Gardenia and Carnation

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

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Gardenia and Carnation Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Carnation Family classification

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