Carnation

Gardenia

Carnation and Gardenia

Carnation

Gardenia

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, 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

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Oval

Height

2.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 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

6.004.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

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, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

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

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

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

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

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

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

300142

3 25000

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About Carnation and Gardenia

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Carnation and Gardenia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Carnation and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Carnation 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 Carnation and Gardenia growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Gardenia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Carnation and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

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Carnation and Gardenia Classification

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