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About Lily and Gardenia

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Color

Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Aromatic
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Petals

Number Of Petals

35
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet
Oval

Height

3.00 cm5.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

6.00 cm5.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.504.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips
Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  • 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

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Culinary Uses

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

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Lilium
Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Gentianales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Liliaceae
Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Lilioideae
Ixoroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

110142
3 25000
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Information about Lily 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 Lily and Gardenia in the sections below.

Lily and Gardenia color

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

More facts about Lily and Gardenia

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

Lily and Gardenia Uses

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

Learn about Lily and Gardenia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Lily and Gardenia Family classification here. Lily and Gardenia belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyta super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.