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Color

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"  

Fragrance
-  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Bowl  

Height
5.00 cm  
13
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
5.00 cm  
8
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
4.50  
11
5.50  
8

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  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Lotus flowers have a deep spiritual history in Eastern religions, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth, often depicted in art and architecture.  

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  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
purity, enlightenment, and self-regeneration  

Astrological Flower
  
Lotus  

Birth Month Flower
  
July - August  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

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
  
Cut Flowers  

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
  
Nelumbo  

Tribe
  
Nelumbonaceae » Nelumboneae  

Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Gentianales  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Rubiaceae  
-  

Sub Family
Ixoroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
142  
22
70  
28

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More about Gardenia and Lotus Flowers Facts and color

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

Gardenia and Lotus Flowers 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 Lotus Flowers growing conditions. Gardenia requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Lotus Flowers needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Gardenia and Lotus Flowers facts in the sections below.

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Gardenia and Lotus Flowers Classification

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

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