Zinnia

Gardenia

Zinnia and Gardenia

Zinnia

Gardenia

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Oval

Height

15.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

15.00 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

Loamy, Sandy

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, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

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

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

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

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

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 Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

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

Occasional Uses

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Zinnia Elegans

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

22142

3 25000

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

More about Zinnia and Gardenia Facts and color

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

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

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Zinnia and Gardenia Classification

After knowing about various Zinnia and Gardenia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Zinnia and Gardenia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Zinnia and Gardenia is Zinnia Elegans and Gardenia jasminoides respectively. Zinnia 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.