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Color

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"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Spicy  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Bowl  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
3.00 cm  
10

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  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
6.40  
5
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips  

List of Diseases
NA  
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, Winter Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  
Mediterranean Region  

Interesting Facts of
  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.
  •   
  • 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
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, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin  

Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  
Included in wines and cocktails  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding  

Allergy
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Orchidaceae  
Dianthus caryophyllus  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Orchidales  
Caryophyllales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Orchidaceae  
Caryophyllaceae  

Sub Family
Orchidaceae  
NA  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Orchids and Carnation Facts and color

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Orchids 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 Orchids and Carnation growing conditions. Orchids requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Carnation needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Orchids and Carnation facts in the sections below.

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Orchids and Carnation Classification

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

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