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About Periwinkle and Zinnia

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
Floral
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
Dome
1.5.2 Height
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6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (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
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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
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Loamy, Sandy
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
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Mexico
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.
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
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
Cures Constipation
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Salads, 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
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Zinnia Elegans
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
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Periwinkle and Zinnia

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 Zinnia in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Zinnia

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

Periwinkle and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Zinnia Family classification

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