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About Periwinkle and Violets

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue, White, Yellow
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, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Floral
NA
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
Heart
1.5.2 Height
All About Laven..
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
40.00 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
All About Daffo..
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
1.25 cm
Rank: 14 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Part 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)
5.80
Rank: 7 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Northern Hemisphere
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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Herbs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 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
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
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
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
NA
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Viola
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
Violales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Violaceae
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 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 NA 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.

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.

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