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About Carnation and Rhododendron


About Rhododendron 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  
Floral  

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
  
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  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
danger and caution  

Astrological Flower
  
Rhododendron  

Birth Month Flower
  
May  

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
  
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  
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Family

Common Name
  
Rhododendron  

Tribe
  
Ericaceae » Rhodoreae  

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  
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Sub Family
-  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
300  
13
1000  
6

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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.

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