Carnation

Zinnia

Carnation and Zinnia

Carnation

Zinnia

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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"

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Dome

Height

2.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm15.00 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

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

Mexico

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'.

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

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

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

30022

3 25000

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About Carnation and Zinnia

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

More about Carnation and Zinnia Facts and color

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

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

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Carnation and Zinnia Classification

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