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Color

Color

White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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

Petals

Number Of Petals

56
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 cm1.00 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, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

4.506.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Nematodes

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
Asia, Europe, United States

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.
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

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
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae
Iridaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae
Iridoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

142260
3 25000
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About Gardenia and Iris

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

More about Gardenia and Iris Facts and color

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

Gardenia and Iris 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 Iris growing conditions. Gardenia requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Gardenia and Iris facts in the sections below.

Gardenia and Iris Facts

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Gardenia and Iris Classification

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