Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, 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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Spicy
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Bowl
Height
2.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
3.00 cm1.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Diligently
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.006.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
Nematodes
Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Mediterranean Region
Asia, Europe, United States
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.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
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
Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
Iris Versicolor
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Iridaceae
Sub Family
-
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
300260
3
25000
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