Hibiscus

Periwinkle

About Hibiscus and Periwinkle

Hibiscus

Periwinkle

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Color

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet

Funnel

Height

15.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Clay

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

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All year

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

China, Pacific Islands

Europe, France, Spain

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.

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, Trees

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Health Benefits

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

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Culinary Uses

Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Valentine's Day

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Malvales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Malvaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Malvoideae

Genus

Number of Species

232200

3 25000

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Information about Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Hibiscus and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Hibiscus and Periwinkle

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

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Hibiscus and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Hibiscus and Periwinkle Family classification

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