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Magnolia and Gardenia


Color

Color
White, Yellow  
Pink, Purple, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
-  
Citrus  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
6  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Bowl  

Height
5.00 cm  
13
60.00 cm  
2

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, Part Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
4.50  
11
5.00  
10

Essential Fertilizers
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium  
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Spider Mites, Thrips  

List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Autumn Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania  
Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, 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.
  
  • Magnolia flower was named after Pierre Magnol, the French botanist and live for more than 100 years.
  • It is the national flower of North Korea.
  

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

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs, Trees  

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, Cures diabetes, Effective against alzheimer’s disease, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for indigestion and constipation  

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 antioxidant, Acts as an Astringent, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It is anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic  

Culinary Uses
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
Preserved in honey, Used as a spice and a condiment  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Wedding  
Decoration  

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis  
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Sinus pain  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Gentianales  
Magnoliales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Rubiaceae  
Magnoliaceae  

Sub Family
Ixoroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
142  
22
210  
17

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More about Gardenia and Magnolia Facts and color

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

Gardenia and Magnolia 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 Magnolia growing conditions. Gardenia requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Magnolia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 5.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Gardenia and Magnolia facts in the sections below.

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Gardenia and Magnolia Facts

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Gardenia and Magnolia Classification

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

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