Daffodil

Periwinkle

About Daffodil and Periwinkle

Daffodil

Periwinkle

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Color

Orange, Pink, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity 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

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet

Funnel

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

50.00 cm2.00 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, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Powdery Mildew, Stem Rot

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

SpringSeason

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Spain, Portugal

Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

A bunch of Daffodils is associated with good fortune while a single daffodil should never be gifted as it can foretell misfortune.
Daffodils are supposed to be the symbol of beginning of Spring season.
In Wales, it is believed that if you observe the first Daffodil of the season, then your complete year will be filled with wealth.

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, Cures diabetes, Effective against alzheimer’s disease, Good for liver and gallbladder, Reduces risk of cancer

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, Acts as an antioxidant

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

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis, Asthma

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Narcissus

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales

Gentianales

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Family

Liliaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Amaryllidoideae

Genus

Number of Species

50200

3 25000

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Information about Daffodil 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 Daffodil and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Daffodil and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Daffodil and Periwinkle

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

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Daffodil and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Daffodil and Periwinkle Family classification

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