Gardenia

Carnation

Gardenia and Carnation

Gardenia

Carnation

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Color

White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

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

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

Oval

Bowl

Height

5.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

5.00 cm3.00 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

4.506.00

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

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Mediterranean Region

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.

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'.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Culinary Uses

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

142300

3 25000

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About Gardenia and Carnation

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

More about Gardenia and Carnation Facts and color

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

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

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Gardenia and Carnation Classification

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