Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
  
Color Meaning
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"
  
  
Fragrance
Spicy
  
  
Petals
  
  
Number Of Petals
5
  
  
Other Characteristics
  
  
Shape
Bowl
  
  
Height
2.00 cm
  
  
Diameter
3.00 cm
  
  
Line
Not Available
  
  
Silhouette
Not Available
  
  
Blossom Texture
Not Available
  
  
Blossom Size
0"
  
  
Form
Not Available
  
  
Growing Conditions of
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
  
Watering
Diligently
  
  
Soil
  
  
Type of Soil
Well-drained
  
  
The pH of Soil
6.00
  
  
Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
  
  
Common Pests and Diseases
  
  
List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
  
  
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
  
  
Bloom Time
Spring Season
  
  
Vase Life
0
  
  
Facts
  
  
Origin
Mediterranean Region
  
  
Interesting Facts of
- 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
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
  
  
Habit
Shrubs
  
  
Flower Meaning
  
  
Astrological Flower
  
  
Birth Month Flower
  
  
Flower Availability
  
  
Uses
Not Available
  
  
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
  
  
Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails
  
  
Other Benefits
  
  
Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
  
  
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
  
  
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
  
  
Common Name
  
  
Tribe
  
  
Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
  
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
  
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
  
  
Super Division
Spermatophyte
  
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
  
Family
Caryophyllaceae
  
  
Sub Family
NA
  
  
Genus
Not Available
  
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
  
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Carnation and growing conditions
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Carnation and Classification
After knowing about various Carnation and facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Carnation and classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Carnation and is Dianthus caryophyllus and respectively. Carnation belongs to Caryophyllaceae family whereas falls under family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.