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About Carnation and Lily

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Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, 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, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

53
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Trumpet

Height

2.00 cm3.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm6.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

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 Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

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

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

Culinary Uses

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Lilium

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Liliaceae

Sub Family

-
Lilioideae

Genus

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-

Number of Species

300110
3 25000
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Information about Carnation and Lily

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 Lily in the sections below.

Carnation and Lily color

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

More facts about Carnation and Lily

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

Carnation and Lily Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Lily Family classification

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