Orchids

Gardenia

About Orchids and Gardenia

Orchids

Gardenia

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell

Oval

Height

2.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.00 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

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.404.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.

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

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness

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

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

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

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams

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

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

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

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Orchidaceae

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Orchidales

Gentianales

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Family

Orchidaceae

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Orchidaceae

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

25000142

3 25000

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Information about Orchids 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 Orchids and Gardenia in the sections below.

Orchids and Gardenia color

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

More facts about Orchids and Gardenia

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

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Orchids and Gardenia Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Gardenia Family classification

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