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Carnation and Periwinkle

1 Color
1.1 Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 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, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bowl
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
2.00 cm6.00 cm
Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
3.00 cm2.00 cm
Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
6.006.00
Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
00
0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mediterranean Region
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 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'.
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
Vinca
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Caryophyllaceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

About Carnation and Periwinkle

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

More about Carnation and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Carnation and Periwinkle Facts

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Carnation and Periwinkle Classification

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