Carnation

Rhododendron

About Carnation and Rhododendron

Carnation

Rhododendron

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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

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Fragrance

Spicy

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

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

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Rhododendron flowers have a history of being associated with caution, danger, and protection, often used in landscaping and gardens for their vibrant colors.

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

Flower Meaning

danger and caution

Astrological Flower

Rhododendron

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

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

Landscaping

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

Family

Common Name

Rhododendron

Tribe

Ericaceae » Rhodoreae

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

3001000

3 25000

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Information about Carnation and Rhododendron

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 Rhododendron in the sections below.

Carnation and Rhododendron color

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

More facts about Carnation and Rhododendron

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

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Carnation and Rhododendron Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Rhododendron Family classification

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