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About Gardenia and Iris

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Color

Color

White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

-
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

56
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 cm1.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

4.506.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Nematodes

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
Asia, Europe, United States

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 Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

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

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae
Iridaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae
Iridoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

142260
3 25000
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Information about Gardenia and Iris

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 Iris in the sections below.

Gardenia and Iris color

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

More facts about Gardenia and Iris

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

Gardenia and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Iris Family classification

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