Gardenia

Violets

About Gardenia and Violets

Gardenia

Violets

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Color

White, Yellow

Blue, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Heart

Height

5.00 cm40.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

5.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

4.505.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Northern Hemisphere

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.

The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs

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 for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Culinary Uses

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

Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Viola

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Violales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Violaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

142500

3 25000

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Information about Gardenia and Violets

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 Violets in the sections below.

Gardenia and Violets color

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

More facts about Gardenia and Violets

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

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Gardenia and Violets Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Violets Family classification

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