Gardenia

Jasmine

About Gardenia and Jasmine

Gardenia

Jasmine

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Color

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Bell

Height

5.00 cm8.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

5.00 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

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

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Aphids, butterflies, Caterpillars, Mites, moths, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

blight, Nematodes, Wilt

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Spring Season, Winter Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

China, Himalayas, Tibet

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.

Jasmine releases intoxicating perfume at nightand thus also known as the "Queen of the Night" in India.
The name Jasmine is derived from the Persia 'yasmin' which means a fragrant flower.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Vine

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an Astringent

Culinary Uses

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

Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Asthma, Headache, Itching, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Jasminum

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Scrophulariales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Oleaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

142200

3 25000

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Information about Gardenia and Jasmine

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 Jasmine in the sections below.

Gardenia and Jasmine color

Gardenia and Jasmine come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gardenia and Jasmine 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 Bell shaped Jasmine has Aromatic fragrance.

More facts about Gardenia and Jasmine

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

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Gardenia and Jasmine Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Jasmine Family classification

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