Lotus

Periwinkle

About Lotus and Periwinkle

Lotus

Periwinkle

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Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

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

Bowl

Funnel

Height

49.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

8.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Too much

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil

Clay

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
They are consumed in almost all parts of India.

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, Reduces risk of cancer

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

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

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

Other Benefits

Design Uses

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

Good Luck, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

3200

3 25000

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Information about Lotus 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 Lotus and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Lotus and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Lotus and Periwinkle

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

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Lotus and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Periwinkle Family classification

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