Baby's Breath

Carnation

About Baby's Breath and Carnation

Baby's Breath

Carnation

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Color

Pink, Purple, White

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell

Bowl

Height

20.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

0.50 cm3.00 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

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

7.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Stem Rot

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands

Mediterranean Region

Interesting Facts of

The common names of Baby’s breath flowers are ‘soap root’, ‘gyp’.
The flowers of the baby’s breath are small, approximately like a pencil eraser in size.

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Reduces risk of cancer

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gypsophila

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

120300

3 25000

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Information about Baby's Breath and Carnation

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 Baby's Breath and Carnation in the sections below.

Baby's Breath and Carnation color

Baby's Breath and Carnation come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Baby's Breath and Carnation 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. Baby's Breath is Bell in shape and has fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Carnation has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Baby's Breath and Carnation

You must be eager to know more facts about Baby's Breath and Carnation. Did you know Baby's Breath has originated in Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands while Carnation has originated in Mediterranean Region. One of the Interesting Facts about Baby's Breath and Carnation is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Baby's Breath and Carnation Uses

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

Learn about Baby's Breath and Carnation Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Baby's Breath and Carnation Family classification here. Baby's Breath and Carnation 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.