Carnation

Periwinkle

About Carnation and Periwinkle

Carnation

Periwinkle

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

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, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Spicy

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Funnel

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Europe, France, Spain

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'.

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

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

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

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

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

300200

3 25000

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Information about Carnation and Periwinkle

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 Periwinkle in the sections below.

Carnation and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Carnation and Periwinkle

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

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Carnation and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Periwinkle Family classification

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