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About Carnation and Plumeria

Color

Color

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

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Spicy
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm2.50 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm5.00 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

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
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
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Plumeria flowers have a history of being associated with beauty, charm, and grace, often used in Hawaiian leis and other floral decorations.

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South 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 flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

perfection and immortality

Astrological Flower

Plumeria

Birth Month Flower

April

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Decoration

Allergy

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

Common Name

Frangipani

Tribe

Apocynaceae » Plumerieae

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Plumeria Rubra

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Apocynaceae

Sub Family

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Rauvolfioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

300300
3 25000
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Information about Carnation and Plumeria

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 Plumeria in the sections below.

Carnation and Plumeria color

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

More facts about Carnation and Plumeria

You must be eager to know more facts about Carnation and Plumeria. Did you know Carnation has originated in Mediterranean Region while Plumeria has originated in Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America. One of the Interesting Facts about Carnation and Plumeria is that they can survive almost in pots.

Carnation and Plumeria Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Plumeria Family classification

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