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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"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
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Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Oval

Height

6.00 cm5.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.25 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
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.504.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

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Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Crocuses have a fascinating history and are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, symbolizing youth and cheerfulness.

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

youthful gladness and cheerfulness

Astrological Flower

Crocus

Birth Month Flower

October - November

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

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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

Cut Flowers

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

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Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Crocus

Tribe

Iridaceae » Croceae

Scientific Name

Rosa
Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

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Gentianales

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Family

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Rubiaceae

Sub Family

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Ixoroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

90142
3 25000
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About Crocus 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 Crocus and Gardenia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Crocus and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Crocus 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 Crocus and Gardenia growing conditions. Crocus 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 Crocus and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

Crocus and Gardenia Facts

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Crocus and Gardenia Classification

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