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About Hyacinth and Periwinkle


About Periwinkle and Hyacinth


Color

Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Blue, Pink, Red, White  

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Funnel  

Height
20.00 cm  
8
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
2.00 cm  
12

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

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
6.50  
4
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids  
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  

List of Diseases
Gray Molds  
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean Region, Turkmenistan  
Europe, France, Spain  

Interesting Facts of
  • Unattached to the bottom, Water Hyacinths are the only large aquatic plants that float on the water.
  • They float on water by the bubbles trapped by roots and air spaces in the leaf stalks.
  
  • 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
Decoration  
Medicinal  

Health Benefits
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 anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Birth Day, Decoration, Wedding  
Decoration  

Allergy
dry or cracked skin, Itching  
Contact Dermatitis  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Hyacinthus  
Vinca  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Gentianales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Pontederiaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
Scilloideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
30  
38
200  
18

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Hyacinth and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Hyacinth and Periwinkle

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

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Hyacinth and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Hyacinth and Periwinkle Family classification

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