Orchids

Periwinkle

About Orchids and Periwinkle

Orchids

Periwinkle

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

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"

0 0

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Fragrance

Aromatic

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell

Funnel

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.00 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

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.406.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region

Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.

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, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness

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

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

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

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Orchidaceae

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Orchidales

Gentianales

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Family

Orchidaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Number of Species

25000200

3 25000

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Information about Orchids 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 Orchids and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Orchids and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Orchids and Periwinkle

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

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Orchids and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Periwinkle Family classification

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