Carnation

Baby's Breath

About Carnation and Baby's Breath

Carnation

Baby's Breath

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, White

1.1.1 Color Meaning

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

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

1.2 Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

1.3 Fragrance

Spicy

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

3 34

1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Bell

1.5.2 Height

2.00 cm20.00 cm

1 60

1.5.3 Diameter

3.00 cmNA

1 50

1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Well-drained

Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

6.007.00

4.5 7.5

2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

2.3.2 List of Diseases

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

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

2.4 Bloom Time

Spring Season

Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

2.5 Vase Life

0 0

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Mediterranean Region

Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands

3.2 Interesting Facts of

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'.

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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

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

3.4 Habit

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

4.2 Health Benefits

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

Reduces risk of cancer

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

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

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

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

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Gypsophila

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Caryophyllales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Caryophyllaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Asteroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

NANA

Information about Carnation and Baby's Breath

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 Carnation and Baby's Breath in the sections below.

Carnation and Baby's Breath color

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

More facts about Carnation and Baby's Breath

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

Carnation and Baby's Breath Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Baby's Breath Family classification

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