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Color

Color

Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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

1005
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Oval

Height

6.00 cm5.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

4.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.504.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Potassium
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
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

Origin

Mexico, North America, South America
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

  • Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
  • Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
  • 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

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant
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

Cosmetic Uses

Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Tagetes
Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae
Ixoroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

50142
3 25000
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About Marigold 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 Marigold and Gardenia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Marigold and Gardenia Facts and color

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

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

Marigold and Gardenia Facts

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Marigold and Gardenia Classification

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