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Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, 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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Spicy
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

56
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm1.00 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
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.006.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Nitrogen

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
Nematodes

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Asia, Europe, United States

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'.
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Iridaceae

Sub Family

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Iridoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

300260
3 25000
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About Carnation and Iris

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

More about Carnation and Iris Facts and color

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

Carnation and Iris 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 Iris growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Carnation and Iris facts in the sections below.

Carnation and Iris Facts

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Carnation and Iris Classification

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