Lily

Gardenia

Lily and Gardenia

Lily

Gardenia

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Aromatic

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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

Trumpet

Oval

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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3.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

5.00 cm

Rank: 13 (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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6.00 cm

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

5.00 cm

Rank: 8 (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

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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5.50

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

4.50

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

Aphids, Mealybugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

Not Available

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

3.2 Interesting Facts of

In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

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3.6 Astrological Flower

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3.7 Birth Month Flower

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3.8 Flower Availability

Not Available

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

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4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach

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

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

Not Available

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

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

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

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5.2 Tribe

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5.3 Scientific Name

Lilium

Gardenia jasminoides

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyta

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

Gentianales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Liliaceae

Rubiaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Lilioideae

Ixoroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

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About Lily and Gardenia

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

More about Lily and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Lily and Gardenia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Lily and Gardenia growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Gardenia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Lily and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

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Lily and Gardenia Classification

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