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Orchids and Carnation


Color

Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   
Pink, Purple, 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   
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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   
5
3   
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl   
Bell   

Height
2.00 cm   
17
2.00 cm   
17

Diameter
3.00 cm   
10
1.00 cm   
15

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
6.40   
5

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   

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

Bloom Time
Spring Season   
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Mediterranean Region   
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region   

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'.
  
  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.
  •   

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

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, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin   
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin   

Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails   
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils   
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding   
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding   

Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting   
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus   
Orchidaceae   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Orchidales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Caryophyllaceae   
Orchidaceae   

Sub Family
NA   
Orchidaceae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Carnation and Orchids Facts and color

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Carnation and Orchids 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 Orchids growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Orchids needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Get other Carnation and Orchids facts in the sections below.

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Carnation and Orchids Classification

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

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