Carnation

Aster

Carnation and Aster

Carnation

Aster

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White

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

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

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

Bowl

Star

Height

2.00 cm8.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm2.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

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

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Eurasia

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'.

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.

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, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

300180

3 25000

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About Carnation and Aster

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 Carnation and Aster facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Carnation and Aster Facts and color

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

Carnation and Aster growing conditions

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

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Carnation and Aster Classification

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