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Carnation and Lavender

Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink

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, Pink - Sensitivity and Love

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bell

Height

2.00 cm60.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm-
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.006.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season

Vase Life

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0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia

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 ancient times Lavenders were used for mummification in Egypt.
  • The word lavender has originated from a latin word 'Lavare' which means 'to wash'.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Aromatherapy

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Cures abdominal diseases, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails
Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Used after facial and cleansing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

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

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Lavandula

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae

Sub Family

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Nepetoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

30047
3 25000
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About Carnation and Lavender

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

More about Carnation and Lavender Facts and color

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

Carnation and Lavender 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 Lavender growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Lavender needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Carnation and Lavender facts in the sections below.

Carnation and Lavender Facts

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Carnation and Lavender Classification

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