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Gardenia and Plumeria


Plumeria and Gardenia


Color

Color
White, Yellow   
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow   

Color Meaning
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
NA   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval   
Bowl   

Height
5.00 cm   
13
2.50 cm   
16

Diameter
5.00 cm   
8
5.00 cm   
8

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
4.50   
11
5.50   
8

Essential Fertilizers
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium   
Phosphorus   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot   
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot   

Bloom Time
Spring Season   
All Summer Season, Fall Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available   

Origin
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania   
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South 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 flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.
  

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
  
Not Available   

Astrological Flower
  
Not Available   

Birth Month Flower
  
Not Available   

Flower Availability
  
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties   
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial   

Culinary Uses
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Not Available   

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils   
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   

Occasional Uses
Wedding   
Decoration   

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis   
NA   

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available   

Tribe
  
Not Available   

Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides   
Plumeria Rubra   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Gentianales   
Gentianales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Rubiaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Ixoroideae   
Rauvolfioideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Gardenia and Plumeria Facts and color

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

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

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Gardenia and Plumeria Classification

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

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