Color
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
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
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Spicy
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Funnel
Height
2.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
3.00 cm2.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Diligently
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Clay
The pH of Soil
6.006.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Phosphorus
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
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
Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Mediterranean Region
Europe, France, Spain
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.
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
Uses
Decoration
Medicinal
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
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
Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Decoration
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Contact Dermatitis
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
Vinca
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Apocynaceae
Sub Family
-
-
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
300200
3
25000
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