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About Violets and Periwinkle

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
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
Heart
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
All About Laven..
40.00 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
All About Daffo..
1.25 cm
Rank: 14 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (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
Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
All About Dande..
5.80
Rank: 7 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
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
Northern Hemisphere
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs
Shrubs
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 for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 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
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
NA
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Viola
Vinca
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
Violales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Violaceae
Apocynaceae
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 Violets and Periwinkle

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 Violets and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Violets and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Violets and Periwinkle

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

Violets and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Violets and Periwinkle Family classification

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