Periwinkle

Violets

About Periwinkle and Violets

Periwinkle

Violets

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Blue, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

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

Heart

Height

6.00 cm40.00 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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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.005.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Northern Hemisphere

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.

The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs

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

Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Viola

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Violales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Violaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

200500

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Violets

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 Violets in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Violets color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Violets

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

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Periwinkle and Violets Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Violets Family classification

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