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About Gardenia and Iris


About Iris and Gardenia


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"   

Fragrance
NA   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
6   
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval   
Bowl   

Height
5.00 cm   
13
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
5.00 cm   
8
1.00 cm   
15

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

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
4.50   
11
6.80   
3

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
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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