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Periwinkle
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All About Periwinkle

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

1.2 Stem Size

0"
0 0

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
All About Lily
3 34

1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Funnel

1.5.2 Height

6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
All About Verbena
1 60

1.5.3 Diameter

2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
All About Iris
1 50

1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

0"
0 0

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Clay

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
All About Gardenia
4.5 7.5

2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

2.4 Bloom Time

Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

0
0 0

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Europe, France, Spain

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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

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

4.2 Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

NA

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Decoration

4.4 Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Vinca

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Gentianales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Apocynaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

NA

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information About Periwinkle

Periwinkle has created a special niche in our hearts. The atmosphere becomes fascinating and beautiful due to Periwinkle. You will be astonished to know following Interesting Facts about Periwinkle -

  • 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.
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