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About Carnation and Dandelion

Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow

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
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy
Exotic

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm30.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm2.50 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Too Less

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.007.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Slugs

List of Diseases

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

Spring Season
SpringSeason

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Europe, Himalayas

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'.
  • Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
  • Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Good for liver and gallbladder

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
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Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Taraxacum

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

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Genus

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Number of Species

30060
3 25000
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Information about Carnation and Dandelion

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 Dandelion in the sections below.

Carnation and Dandelion color

Carnation and Dandelion come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Carnation and Dandelion 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 Bowl shaped Dandelion has Exotic fragrance.

More facts about Carnation and Dandelion

You must be eager to know more facts about Carnation and Dandelion. Did you know Carnation has originated in Mediterranean Region while Dandelion has originated in Europe, Himalayas. One of the Interesting Facts about Carnation and Dandelion is that they can survive almost in pots.

Carnation and Dandelion Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Dandelion Family classification

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