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Gardenia and African Moon


Color

Color
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
-  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Oval  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
5.00 cm  
13

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
5.00 cm  
8

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
4.50  
11

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
-  
Aphids, Mealybugs  

List of Diseases
-  
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
African Moon is a type of lily that blooms in various shades of white and cream.  
  

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

Interesting Facts of
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  
  • 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
mystery, magic, and beauty  
  

Astrological Flower
African Violet  
  

Birth Month Flower
June - July  
  

Flower Availability
Seasonal  
  

Benefits

Uses
Medicinal  
Decoration  

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

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

Culinary Uses
-  
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
Ornamental  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  
Wedding  

Allergy
-  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis  

Family

Common Name
Iris  
  

Tribe
Asteraceae » Senecioneae  
  

Scientific Name
Rosa  
Gardenia jasminoides  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Gentianales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Rubiaceae  

Sub Family
-  
Ixoroideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
10  
99+
142  
22

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More about African Moon and Gardenia Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about African Moon and Gardenia facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about African Moon and Gardenia. African Moon comes in Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Gardenia flowers are with White, Yellow colors. Other African Moon and Gardenia facts will definitely amuse you.

African Moon and Gardenia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential African Moon and Gardenia growing conditions. African Moon requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Gardenia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other African Moon and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

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African Moon and Gardenia Classification

After knowing about various African Moon and Gardenia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, African Moon and Gardenia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of African Moon and Gardenia is Rosa and Gardenia jasminoides respectively. African Moon belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Gardenia falls under Rubiaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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