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About Baby's Breath and Periwinkle

1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, White
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
All About Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bell
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
20.00 cm6.00 cm
All About Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
NA2.00 cm
All About Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
7.006.00
All About Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
NA
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Stem Rot
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
00
0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 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.
  • 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.
3.3 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
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Health Benefits
Reduces risk of cancer
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
NA
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
NA
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Gypsophila
Vinca
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Caryophyllaceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

Information about Baby's Breath 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 Baby's Breath and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Baby's Breath and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Baby's Breath and Periwinkle

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

Baby's Breath and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Baby's Breath and Periwinkle Family classification

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