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About Sunflower and Carnation


About Carnation and Sunflower


Color

Color
Yellow   
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   

Color Meaning
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Spicy   
Spicy   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
34   
1
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Sun   
Bowl   

Height
50.00 cm   
3
2.00 cm   
17

Diameter
7.50 cm   
5
3.00 cm   
10

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Lime stone, Sulphur   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
NA   
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips   

List of Diseases
NA   
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season   
Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
North America, South America   
Mediterranean Region   

Interesting Facts of
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
  
  • After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
  • Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
  • Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Herbs   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism   

Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties   
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin   

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   
Included in wines and cocktails   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils   
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils   

Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding   
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding   

Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing   
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Helianthus   
Dianthus caryophyllus   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyta   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Caryophyllales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Caryophyllaceae   

Sub Family
Asteroideae   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Sunflower and Carnation color

Sunflower and Carnation come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Sunflower and Carnation 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. Sunflower is Sun in shape and has Spicy fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Carnation has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Sunflower and Carnation

You must be eager to know more facts about Sunflower and Carnation. Did you know Sunflower has originated in North America, South America while Carnation has originated in Mediterranean Region. One of the Interesting Facts about Sunflower and Carnation is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Sunflower and Carnation Uses

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

Learn about Sunflower and Carnation Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Sunflower and Carnation Family classification here. Sunflower and Carnation belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyta super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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