Aster

Carnation

Aster and Carnation

Aster

Carnation

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

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

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Bowl

Height

8.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 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

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Eurasia

Mediterranean Region

Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

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

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

180300

3 25000

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About Aster and Carnation

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Aster and Carnation facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Aster and Carnation Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Aster and Carnation facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Carnation. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Carnation flowers are with Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Aster and Carnation facts will definitely amuse you.

Aster and Carnation growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Aster and Carnation growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Carnation needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Aster and Carnation facts in the sections below.

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Aster and Carnation Classification

After knowing about various Aster and Carnation facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Carnation classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Carnation is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Dianthus caryophyllus respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Carnation falls under Caryophyllaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.