Gardenia

Alpinia

Gardenia and Alpinia

Gardenia

Alpinia

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Color

White, Yellow

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Bowl

Height

5.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

5.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Loamy

The pH of Soil

4.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Alpinia is a genus of flowering plants in the ginger family, native to Asia and Australia.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

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.

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".

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

hope and anticipation

Astrological Flower

African Violet

Birth Month Flower

August - September

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Culinary

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

Indoor Plant

Cosmetic Uses

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

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Ginger Lily

Tribe

Zingiberaceae » Alpinieae

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

142300

3 25000

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About Gardenia and Alpinia

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 Gardenia and Alpinia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gardenia and Alpinia Facts and color

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

Gardenia and Alpinia growing conditions

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

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Gardenia and Alpinia Classification

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