Color
Color Meaning
Stem Size
Fragrance
Number Of Petals
Shape
Height
Diameter
Line
Silhouette
Blossom Texture
Blossom Size
Form
Sunlight
Watering
Type of Soil
The pH of Soil
Essential Fertilizers
List of Pests
List of Diseases
Bloom Time
Vase Life
History
Origin
Interesting Facts of
Lifespan
Habit
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Health Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Culinary Uses
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Occasional Uses
Allergy
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Kingdom
Sub kingdom
Super Division
Division
Order
Class
Family
Sub Family
Genus
Number of Species
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
- 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.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
- 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.
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
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
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes