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About Periwinkle and Lotus

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Floral
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
All About Sunfl..
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
8
Rank: 3 (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)
49.00 cm
Rank: 4 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
8.00 cm
Rank: 4 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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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
Too much
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Any Soil
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
All About Dande..
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (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
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall 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
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
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.
  • 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.
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, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Rich in Vitamins
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Good Luck, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Nelumbo nucifera
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
Fabales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
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 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.

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.

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