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Orchids and Periwinkle

Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

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"
0 0
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Fragrance

Aromatic
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

35
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell
Funnel

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm2.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Clay

The pH of Soil

6.406.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region
Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.
  • 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, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding
Decoration

Allergy

blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Orchidaceae
Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Orchidales
Gentianales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Orchidaceae
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Genus

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Number of Species

25000200
3 25000
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About Orchids 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 Orchids and Periwinkle facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Orchids and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Orchids 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 Orchids and Periwinkle growing conditions. Orchids requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Orchids and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

Orchids and Periwinkle Facts

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Orchids and Periwinkle Classification

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