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Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, 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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy
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Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Heart

Height

2.00 cm40.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.005.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

00
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Northern Hemisphere

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 hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
  • In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs

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
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails
Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Decoration

Allergy

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

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Viola

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
Violales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Violaceae

Sub Family

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Genus

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Number of Species

300500
3 25000
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About Carnation and Violets

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

More about Carnation and Violets Facts and color

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

Carnation and Violets 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 Violets growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Violets needs Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Get other Carnation and Violets facts in the sections below.

Carnation and Violets Facts

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Carnation and Violets Classification

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