Gardenia

Iris

About Gardenia and Iris

Gardenia

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

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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6.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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5.00 cm

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (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

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Well-drained

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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4.50

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6.80

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Nitrogen

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Asia, Europe, United States

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 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.

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

Herbs, 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, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 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

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

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

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Iris Versicolor

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

Liliales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Rubiaceae

Iridaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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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 NA 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.

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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.