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About Zinnia and Periwinkle

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, 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
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Dome
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
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15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (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
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mexico
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  • 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
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
Cures Constipation
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
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
Asterales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
NA
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 Zinnia 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 Zinnia and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Zinnia and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Zinnia and Periwinkle

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

Zinnia and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Zinnia and Periwinkle Family classification

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