Hibiscus

Carnation

About Hibiscus and Carnation

Hibiscus

Carnation

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

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

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet

Bowl

Height

15.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm3.00 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

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

All year

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

China, Pacific Islands

Mediterranean Region

Interesting Facts of

In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

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'.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs, Trees

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

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

Culinary Uses

Used in teas

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Valentine's Day

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Malvales

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Malvaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Malvoideae

Genus

Number of Species

232300

3 25000

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Information about Hibiscus and Carnation

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 Hibiscus and Carnation in the sections below.

Hibiscus and Carnation color

Hibiscus and Carnation come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Hibiscus and Carnation 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. Hibiscus is Trumpet in shape and has fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Carnation has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Hibiscus and Carnation

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

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Hibiscus and Carnation Uses

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

Learn about Hibiscus and Carnation Family classification

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