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Carnation and Chrysanthemums


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
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  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Spicy  
Spicy  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
3.00 cm  
10

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
-  
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips  

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

Bloom Time
Early Summer Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Chrysanthemums have a rich history in various cultures, symbolizing longevity, joy, and optimism, often used in floral arrangements and as a tea ingredient.  
  

Origin
Asia  
Mediterranean Region  

Interesting Facts of
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  
  • 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'.
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
loyalty and friendship  
  

Astrological Flower
African Violet  
  

Birth Month Flower
November  
  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
-  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism  

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

Culinary Uses
-  
Included in wines and cocktails  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Father's Day, Funerals, Sympathy  
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding  

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

Family

Common Name
Chrysanthemum  
  

Tribe
Asteraceae » Chrysanthemateae  
  

Scientific Name
Dendranthema grandiflorum  
Dianthus caryophyllus  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Caryophyllales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Caryophyllaceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
40  
36
300  
13

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Chrysanthemums and Carnation growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Chrysanthemums and Carnation growing conditions. Chrysanthemums requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Carnation needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Chrysanthemums and Carnation facts in the sections below.

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Chrysanthemums and Carnation Classification

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

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