1 Color
1.1 Color
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
1.3 Fragrance
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
1.5.2 Height
1.5.3 Diameter
1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
2.3.2 List of Diseases
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Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
North America, South America
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
3.2 Interesting Facts of
- This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
- Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
- 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
3.4 Habit
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
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
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding
Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Helianthus
Gardenia jasminoides
5.4 Kingdom
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
5.7.1 Sub Family
5.8 Genus
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5.9 Number of Species