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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
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Spicy  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Trumpet  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
3.00 cm  
15

Diameter
3.00 cm  
10
6.00 cm  
7

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

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
6.00  
6
5.50  
8

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
0  
0  

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
-  
Lilioideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
300  
13
110  
24

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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.

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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.

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