Periwinkle

Violets

Periwinkle and Violets

Periwinkle

Violets

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Blue, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Heart

Height

6.00 cm40.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 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, Part Sun

Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.005.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Northern Hemisphere

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.

The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Viola

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Violales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Violaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

200500

3 25000

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About Periwinkle and Violets

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

More about Periwinkle and Violets Facts and color

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

Periwinkle and Violets 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 Violets growing conditions. Periwinkle requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Violets needs Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Get other Periwinkle and Violets facts in the sections below.

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Periwinkle and Violets Classification

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