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Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, 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
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

53
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Trumpet

Height

2.00 cm3.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm6.00 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
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
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, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

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 Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

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

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Lilium

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Liliaceae

Sub Family

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Lilioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

300110
3 25000
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About Carnation and Lily

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

More about Carnation and Lily Facts and color

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

Carnation and Lily 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 Lily growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Lily needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Carnation and Lily facts in the sections below.

Carnation and Lily Facts

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Carnation and Lily Classification

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