Gardenia

Periwinkle

About Gardenia and Periwinkle

Gardenia

Periwinkle

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Color

White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Funnel

Height

5.00 cm6.00 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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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Clay

The pH of Soil

4.506.00

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, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Europe, France, Spain

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.

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

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

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, 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 antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

142200

3 25000

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Information about Gardenia and Periwinkle

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 Periwinkle in the sections below.

Gardenia and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Gardenia and Periwinkle

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

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Gardenia and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Periwinkle Family classification

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