Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Color Meaning
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
-
-
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Oval
Bell
Height
5.00 cm20.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
5.00 cm0.50 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Diligently
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Sandy
The pH of Soil
4.507.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs
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List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
Spring Season
Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands
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 common names of Baby’s breath flowers are ‘soap root’, ‘gyp’.
- The flowers of the baby’s breath are small, approximately like a pencil eraser in size.
Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Reduces risk of cancer
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
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Culinary Uses
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Occasional Uses
Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
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Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides
Gypsophila
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Sub Family
Ixoroideae
Asteroideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
142120
3
25000
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