Gardenia

Lotus

About Gardenia and Lotus

Gardenia

Lotus

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1 Color

1.1 Color

White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

1.1.1 Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

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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49.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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5.00 cm

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8.00 cm

Rank: 4 (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

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

Too much

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Well-drained

Any Soil

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Sulphur

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot

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

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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.

As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
They are consumed in almost all parts of India.

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

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, Reduces risk of cancer

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

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

Rich in Vitamins

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

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Good Luck, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Nelumbo nucifera

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

Fabales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Rubiaceae

Fabaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Ixoroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Gardenia and Lotus

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 Lotus in the sections below.

Gardenia and Lotus color

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

More facts about Gardenia and Lotus

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

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Gardenia and Lotus Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Lotus Family classification

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