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About Gardenia and Hibiscus

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1 Color
1.1 Color
White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
All About Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Trumpet
1.5.2 Height
5.00 cm15.00 cm
All About Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
5.00 cm1.25 cm
All About Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Well-drained, Loamy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
4.506.00
All About Dandelion
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
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2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
All year
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
China, Pacific Islands
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.
  • In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
  • Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.
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
Shrubs, Trees
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, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky 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
Used in teas
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
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Wedding
Valentine's Day
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
NA
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis
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
Gentianales
Malvales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Rubiaceae
Malvaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Ixoroideae
Malvoideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
NANA

Information about Gardenia and Hibiscus

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 Hibiscus in the sections below.

Gardenia and Hibiscus color

Gardenia and Hibiscus come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gardenia and Hibiscus 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 Trumpet shaped Hibiscus has NA fragrance.

More facts about Gardenia and Hibiscus

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

Gardenia and Hibiscus Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Hibiscus Family classification

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