Gardenia

Carnation

Gardenia and Carnation

Gardenia

Carnation

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1 Color

1.1 Color

White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Spicy

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Oval

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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5.00 cm

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

2.00 cm

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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5.00 cm

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

3.00 cm

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Well-drained

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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4.50

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Sulphur

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

2.3.2 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

2.4 Bloom Time

Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Mediterranean Region

3.2 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'.

3.3 Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

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

4.2 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

4.2.1 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

4.2.2 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

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

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

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

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

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Dianthus caryophyllus

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Rubiaceae

Caryophyllaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Ixoroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

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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.