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About Lotus and Gardenia

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Color

Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
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Petals

Number Of Petals

85
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Oval

Height

49.00 cm5.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

8.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Too much
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.504.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
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

Origin

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

Interesting Facts of

  • As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
  • Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
  • They are consumed in almost all parts of India.
  • 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

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins
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

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera
Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales
Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae
Rubiaceae

Sub Family

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Ixoroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

3142
3 25000
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Information about Lotus 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 Lotus and Gardenia in the sections below.

Lotus and Gardenia color

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

More facts about Lotus and Gardenia

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

Lotus and Gardenia Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Gardenia Family classification

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