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Tulip and Periwinkle


Color

Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White  
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
3  
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Funnel  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
4.00 cm  
14

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
Not Available  

Line
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Silhouette
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Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
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Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Clay  
Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus  
Nitrogen  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Mites, Nematodes, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites  

List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
Gray Molds, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Europe, France, Spain  
China, Greece, Iran, Persia, Siberia, Turkey, Ukraine  

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.
  
  • Tulip is the national flower of Turkey and Afghanistan and its name is originated from Turkish word 'Turbin'.
  • On Valentine's Day Tulip is the second most popular flower to send after roses.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores  
Have diuretic properties, It has anti-septic properties  

Culinary Uses
NA  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

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

Occasional Uses
Decoration  
Father's Day, Friendship Day, Mother's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis  
NA  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Vinca  
Tulipa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Gentianales  
Liliales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Apocynaceae  
Liliaceae  

Sub Family
NA  
Lilioideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Periwinkle and Tulip Facts and color

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

Periwinkle and Tulip growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Periwinkle and Tulip growing conditions. Periwinkle requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Tulip needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Sandy soil. Get other Periwinkle and Tulip facts in the sections below.

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Periwinkle and Tulip Classification

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

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