Amaranth

Periwinkle

About Amaranth and Periwinkle

Amaranth

Periwinkle

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Height

90.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

8.00 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Clay

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, 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

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Amaranthus

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Amaranthaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Amaranthoideae

Genus

Number of Species

60200

3 25000

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Information about Amaranth and Periwinkle

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Amaranth and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Amaranth and Periwinkle color

Amaranth and Periwinkle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Amaranth and Periwinkle color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Amaranth is in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Funnel shaped Periwinkle has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Amaranth and Periwinkle

You must be eager to know more facts about Amaranth and Periwinkle. Did you know Amaranth has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America while Periwinkle has originated in Europe, France, Spain. One of the Interesting Facts about Amaranth and Periwinkle is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Amaranth and Periwinkle Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Amaranth and Periwinkle uses in this section. Amaranth and Periwinkle have many medicinal properties. Besides, Amaranth is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding whereas Periwinkle on Decoration. Amaranth and Periwinkle also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Amaranth and Periwinkle Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Amaranth and Periwinkle Family classification here. Amaranth and Periwinkle belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.