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About Carnation and Mimosa


About Mimosa and Carnation


Color

Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, 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  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Spicy  
Citrus  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
3.00 cm  
10
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips  
-  

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  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Mimosa flowers have a history of being associated with sensitivity, femininity, and grace, often used in bouquets and floral arrangements.  

Origin
Mediterranean Region  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

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'.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
sensitivity and secret love  

Astrological Flower
  
Lavender  

Birth Month Flower
  
January  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism  
-  

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

Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

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

Common Name
  
Acacia dealbata  

Tribe
  
Fabaceae » Mimoseae  

Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Caryophyllales  
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Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Family
Caryophyllaceae  
-  

Sub Family
-  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
300  
13
400  
11

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Carnation and Mimosa color

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

More facts about Carnation and Mimosa

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

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Carnation and Mimosa Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Mimosa Family classification

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

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