Periwinkle

Hibiscus

About Periwinkle and Hibiscus

Periwinkle

Hibiscus

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

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

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Trumpet

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Well-drained, Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All year

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

China, Pacific Islands

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.

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Health Benefits

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

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

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Culinary Uses

Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

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

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Valentine's Day

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Malvales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Malvaceae

Sub Family

Malvoideae

Genus

Number of Species

200232

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Hibiscus

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 Hibiscus in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Hibiscus color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Hibiscus

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

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Periwinkle and Hibiscus Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Hibiscus Family classification

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