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About Periwinkle and Carnation

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
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
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Floral
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
Bowl
1.5.2 Height
All About Laven..
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
All About Daffo..
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
3.00 cm
Rank: 10 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
All About Dande..
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone, Sulphur
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Mediterranean Region
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  • 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'.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Included in wines and cocktails
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Dianthus caryophyllus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Caryophyllaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and Carnation in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Carnation color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Carnation

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

Periwinkle and Carnation Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Carnation Family classification

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

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