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Periwinkle and Violets

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue, White, Yellow
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
Floral
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
Heart
1.5.2 Height
6.00 cm40.00 cm
Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
2.00 cm1.25 cm
Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
6.005.80
Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
00
0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Northern Hemisphere
3.2 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Herbs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 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
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
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
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
NA
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Viola
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Gentianales
Violales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Violaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

About Periwinkle and Violets

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More about Periwinkle and Violets Facts and color

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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.

Periwinkle and Violets Facts

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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.