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About Lavender and Gardenia

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Color

Color

Blue, Pink
White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Aromatic
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Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell
Oval

Height

60.00 cm5.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

-5.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.504.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Root Rot
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

  • In ancient times Lavenders were used for mummification in Egypt.
  • The word lavender has originated from a latin word 'Lavare' which means 'to wash'.
  • 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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Aromatherapy
Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures abdominal diseases, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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 after facial and cleansing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

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Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Lavandula
Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Lamiales
Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Lamiaceae
Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Nepetoideae
Ixoroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

47142
3 25000
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Information about Lavender 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 Lavender and Gardenia in the sections below.

Lavender and Gardenia color

Lavender and Gardenia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lavender 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. Lavender is Bell in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gardenia has fragrance.

More facts about Lavender and Gardenia

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

Lavender and Gardenia Uses

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

Learn about Lavender and Gardenia Family classification

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