Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
58
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Funnel
Bowl
Height
6.00 cm49.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
2.00 cm8.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Too much
Soil
Type of Soil
Clay
Any Soil
The pH of Soil
6.005.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone, Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Interesting Facts of
- 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.
- 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.
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
Uses
Medicinal
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Culinary Uses
-
Rich in Vitamins
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Good Luck, Wedding
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Vinca
Nelumbo nucifera
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Sub Family
-
-
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
2003
3
25000
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