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Tulip and Periwinkle


Periwinkle and Tulip


Color

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

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

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Floral   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3   
7
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl   
Funnel   

Height
4.00 cm   
14
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
Not Available   
2.00 cm   
12

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun, Part Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy   
Clay   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen   
Phosphorus   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

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

Bloom Time
Spring Season   
Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

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

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, 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
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

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

Culinary Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

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

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

Allergy
NA   
Contact Dermatitis   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Tulipa   
Vinca   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Gentianales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Liliaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Lilioideae   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Tulip and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Tulip and Periwinkle growing conditions

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

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Tulip and Periwinkle Classification

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

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