Carnation

Iris

About Carnation and Iris

Carnation

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Spicy

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

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2.00 cm

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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1.5.3 Diameter

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3.00 cm

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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1.6 Line

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1.7 Silhouette

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1.8 Blossom Texture

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1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

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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

Well-drained

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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6.80

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone, Nitrogen

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

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

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Mediterranean Region

Asia, Europe, United States

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'.

In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

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4.2 Health Benefits

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky 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

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

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

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Iris Versicolor

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

Liliales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Caryophyllaceae

Iridaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Carnation and Iris

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 Iris in the sections below.

Carnation and Iris color

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

More facts about Carnation and Iris

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

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Carnation and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Iris Family classification

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