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About Periwinkle and Gardenia

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
Floral
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
All About Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
Oval
1.5.2 Height
6.00 cm5.00 cm
All About Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
2.00 cm5.00 cm
All About Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
6.004.50
All About Dandelion
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
  • 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
Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
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
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Gardenia jasminoides
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Rubiaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Ixoroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

Information about Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and Gardenia in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Gardenia color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Gardenia

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

Periwinkle and Gardenia Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Gardenia Family classification

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