Carnation

Violets

About Carnation and Violets

Carnation

Violets

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, 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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Heart

Height

2.00 cm40.00 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

0"0"

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.005.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Northern Hemisphere

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 hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Viola

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Violales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Violaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

300500

3 25000

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Information about Carnation and Violets

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 Violets in the sections below.

Carnation and Violets color

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

More facts about Carnation and Violets

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

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Carnation and Violets Uses

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

Learn about Carnation and Violets Family classification

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