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Color

Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow

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

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Aromatic
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Petals

Number Of Petals

35
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet
Oval

Height

3.00 cm5.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

6.00 cm5.00 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
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.504.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips
Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

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.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

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

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

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

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

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Lilium
Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Gentianales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Liliaceae
Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Lilioideae
Ixoroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

110142
3 25000
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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.

Lily and Gardenia Facts

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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.