Gardenia

Holly

About Gardenia and Holly

Gardenia

Holly

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Color

White, Yellow

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Bowl

Height

5.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

5.00 cm1.25 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Loamy

The pH of Soil

4.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Holly has a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing protection, goodwill, and eternal life, often used in winter decorations.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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.

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

foresight and defense

Astrological Flower

Hollyhock

Birth Month Flower

December

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

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

Landscaping

Cosmetic Uses

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

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Ilex aquifolium

Tribe

Aquifoliaceae » Aquifolieae

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

142400

3 25000

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Information about Gardenia and Holly

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 Holly in the sections below.

Gardenia and Holly color

Gardenia and Holly come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gardenia and Holly 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 fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Holly has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Gardenia and Holly

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

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Gardenia and Holly Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Holly Family classification

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