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About Daffodil and Periwinkle


About Periwinkle and Daffodil


Color

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"   

Fragrance
Floral   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet   
Funnel   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
50.00 cm   
1
2.00 cm   
12

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun, Part Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Clay   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
6.00   
6

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   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

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   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Shrubs   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

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
NA   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

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   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Gentianales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Liliaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Amaryllidoideae   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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