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Lotus and Periwinkle

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Color

Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Floral
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

85
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Funnel

Height

49.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

8.00 cm2.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Too much
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil
Clay

The pH of Soil

5.506.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

  • As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
  • Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
  • They are consumed in almost all parts of India.
  • 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
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding
Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera
Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales
Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae
Apocynaceae

Sub Family

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Genus

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Number of Species

3200
3 25000
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About Lotus and Periwinkle

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

More about Lotus and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Lotus 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 Lotus and Periwinkle growing conditions. Lotus requires Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Lotus and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

Lotus and Periwinkle Facts

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Lotus and Periwinkle Classification

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