Lily

Carnation

Lily and Carnation

Lily

Carnation

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Aromatic

Spicy

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Trumpet

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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3.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

2.00 cm

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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6.00 cm

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

3.00 cm

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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5.50

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Sulphur

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

2.3.2 List of Diseases

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

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

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

Not Available

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Mediterranean Region

3.2 Interesting Facts of

In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

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'.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

Not Available

3.6 Astrological Flower

Not Available

3.7 Birth Month Flower

Not Available

3.8 Flower Availability

Not Available

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach

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

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

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

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Included in wines and cocktails

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

Not Available

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

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

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

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5.2 Tribe

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5.3 Scientific Name

Lilium

Dianthus caryophyllus

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyta

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

Caryophyllales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Liliaceae

Caryophyllaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Lilioideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

About Lily and Carnation

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

More about Lily and Carnation Facts and color

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

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

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Lily and Carnation Classification

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