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Carnation and Gardenia

1 Color
1.1 Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bowl
Oval
1.5.2 Height
2.00 cm5.00 cm
Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
3.00 cm5.00 cm
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
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
6.004.50
Dandelion
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Mealybugs
2.3.2 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
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
00
0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mediterranean Region
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
3.2 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.
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
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
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 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
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
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
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rubiaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Ixoroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

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.

Carnation and Gardenia Facts

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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.