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Baby's Breath and Plumeria


Plumeria and Baby's Breath


Color

Color
Pink, Purple, White   
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow   

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

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
NA   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell   
Bowl   

Height
20.00 cm   
8
2.50 cm   
16

Diameter
Not Available   
5.00 cm   
8

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   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
7.00   
2
5.50   
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Phosphorus   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
NA   
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips   

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Stem Rot   
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot   

Bloom Time
Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season   
All Summer Season, Fall Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available   

Origin
Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands   
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America   

Interesting Facts of
  • The common names of Baby’s breath flowers are ‘soap root’, ‘gyp’.
  • The flowers of the baby’s breath are small, approximately like a pencil eraser in size.
  
  • 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, 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
  
Not Available   

Astrological Flower
  
Not Available   

Birth Month Flower
  
Not Available   

Flower Availability
  
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Reduces risk of cancer   
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea   

Medicinal Uses
NA   
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial   

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Not Available   

Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding   
Decoration   

Allergy
NA   
NA   

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available   

Tribe
  
Not Available   

Scientific Name
Gypsophila   
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
Asteroideae   
Rauvolfioideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Baby's Breath and Plumeria Facts and color

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

Baby's Breath 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 Baby's Breath and Plumeria growing conditions. Baby's Breath requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 7.00 of Sandy soil. Plumeria needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Baby's Breath and Plumeria facts in the sections below.

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Baby's Breath and Plumeria Classification

After knowing about various Baby's Breath and Plumeria facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Baby's Breath and Plumeria classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Baby's Breath and Plumeria is Gypsophila and Plumeria Rubra respectively. Baby's Breath 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.

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