Periwinkle

Lotus

About Periwinkle and Lotus

Periwinkle

Lotus

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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

Funnel

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm49.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm8.00 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Too much

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Any Soil

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

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

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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.

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Good Luck, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Nelumbo nucifera

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Fabales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Fabaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

2003

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Lotus

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 Lotus in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Lotus color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Lotus

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

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Periwinkle and Lotus Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Lotus Family classification

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