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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"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
NA  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Oval  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
5.00 cm  
13

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
5.00 cm  
8

Line
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Silhouette
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Blossom Texture
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Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
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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
5.50  
8
4.50  
11

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
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available  
  

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
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Astrological Flower
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Birth Month Flower
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Flower Availability
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Benefits

Uses
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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
Not Available  
  

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
Not Available  
  

Tribe
Not Available  
  

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
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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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.

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