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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  
6
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bell  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
3.00 cm  
10
1.00 cm  
15

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

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
6.00  
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  
-  

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
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, 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
-  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
300  
13
25000  
1

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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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