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Hibiscus and Periwinkle


Periwinkle and Hibiscus


Color

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

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   
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
NA   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet   
Funnel   

Height
15.00 cm   
9
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
1.25 cm   
14
2.00 cm   
12

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun, Part Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained, Loamy   
Clay   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc   
Phosphorus   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies   
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies   

List of Diseases
NA   
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot   

Bloom Time
All year   
Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
China, Pacific Islands   
Europe, France, Spain   

Interesting Facts of
  • In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
  • Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.
  
  • 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, Trees   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle   
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin   
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores   

Culinary Uses
Used in teas   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Valentine's Day   
Decoration   

Allergy
NA   
Contact Dermatitis   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis   
Vinca   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Malvales   
Gentianales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Malvaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Malvoideae   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Hibiscus and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Hibiscus and Periwinkle growing conditions

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

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Hibiscus and Periwinkle Classification

After knowing about various Hibiscus and Periwinkle facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Hibiscus and Periwinkle classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Hibiscus and Periwinkle is Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis and Vinca respectively. Hibiscus belongs to Malvaceae family whereas Periwinkle falls under Apocynaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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