Color
Blue, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, 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"
0
0
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Fragrance
-
Spicy
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Heart
Bowl
Height
40.00 cm2.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.25 cm3.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Diligently
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Well-drained
The pH of Soil
5.806.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone, Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Northern Hemisphere
Mediterranean Region
Interesting Facts of
- 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.
- 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
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Herbs
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
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
Included in wines and cocktails
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Allergy
-
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Viola
Dianthus caryophyllus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Violaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Sub Family
-
-
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
500300
3
25000
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