Zinnia

Carnation

Zinnia and Carnation

Zinnia

Carnation

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Bowl

Height

15.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

15.00 cm3.00 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

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico

Mediterranean Region

Interesting Facts of

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Zinnia Elegans

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

22300

3 25000

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About Zinnia and Carnation

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 Zinnia and Carnation facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Zinnia and Carnation Facts and color

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

Zinnia and Carnation growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Zinnia and Carnation growing conditions. Zinnia requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Carnation needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Zinnia and Carnation facts in the sections below.

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Zinnia and Carnation Classification

After knowing about various Zinnia and Carnation facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Zinnia and Carnation classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Zinnia and Carnation is Zinnia Elegans and Dianthus caryophyllus respectively. Zinnia belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Carnation falls under Caryophyllaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.