Carnation

Hibiscus

About Carnation and Hibiscus

Carnation

Hibiscus

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, 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

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Trumpet

Height

2.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Well-drained, Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All year

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

China, Pacific Islands

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'.

In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Shrubs, Trees

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Valentine's Day

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Malvales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Malvaceae

Sub Family

Malvoideae

Genus

Number of Species

300232

3 25000

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Information about Carnation and Hibiscus

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 Hibiscus in the sections below.

Carnation and Hibiscus color

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

More facts about Carnation and Hibiscus

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

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Carnation and Hibiscus Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Hibiscus Family classification

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