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Carnation and Plumeria

Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, 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, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

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
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm2.50 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm5.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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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

6.005.50
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
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Plumeria flowers have a history of being associated with beauty, charm, and grace, often used in Hawaiian leis and other floral decorations.

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America

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'.
  • The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

perfection and immortality

Astrological Flower

Plumeria

Birth Month Flower

April

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Decoration

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
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Family

Common Name

Frangipani

Tribe

Apocynaceae » Plumerieae

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Plumeria Rubra

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

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Rauvolfioideae

Genus

-
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Number of Species

300300
3 25000
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About Carnation and Plumeria

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

More about Carnation and Plumeria Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Carnation and Plumeria facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Carnation and Plumeria. Carnation comes in Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Plumeria flowers are with Orange, Pink, White, Yellow colors. Other Carnation and Plumeria facts will definitely amuse you.

Carnation and Plumeria 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 Plumeria growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Plumeria needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Carnation and Plumeria facts in the sections below.

Carnation and Plumeria Facts

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Carnation and Plumeria Classification

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