Iris

Gardenia

About Iris and Gardenia

Iris

Gardenia

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Oval

1.5.2 Height

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6.00 cm

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5.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

5.00 cm

Rank: 8 (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

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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6.80

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mealybugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

3.2 Interesting Facts of

In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

3.4 Habit

Herbs, 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, Treats rheumatism

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

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

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

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

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

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

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Gardenia jasminoides

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

Gentianales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Rubiaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

Ixoroideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Iris and Gardenia

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 Iris and Gardenia in the sections below.

Iris and Gardenia color

Iris and Gardenia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Gardenia 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. Iris is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gardenia has NA fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Gardenia

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

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Iris and Gardenia Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Gardenia Family classification

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