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About Gardenia and Periwinkle

1 Color
1.1 Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
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0"
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Oval
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
All About Laven..
5.00 cm
Rank: 13 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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5.00 cm
Rank: 8 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (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
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
All About Dande..
4.50
Rank: 11 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
Europe, France, Spain
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.
  • 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.
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
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
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, 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 a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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
NA
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
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides
Vinca
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Rubiaceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Ixoroideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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 NA 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.

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.

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