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Daffodil and Periwinkle


Color

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

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

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Funnel  
Trumpet  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
50.00 cm  
1

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
Clay  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus  
Lime stone, Nitrogen, Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Nematodes  

List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Powdery Mildew, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
SpringSeason  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Europe, France, Spain  
Spain, Portugal  

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.
  
  • A bunch of Daffodils is associated with good fortune while a single daffodil should never be gifted as it can foretell misfortune.
  • Daffodils are supposed to be the symbol of beginning of Spring season.
  • In Wales, it is believed that if you observe the first Daffodil of the season, then your complete year will be filled with wealth.
  

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
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures diabetes, Effective against alzheimer’s disease, Good for liver and gallbladder, Reduces risk of cancer  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores  
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant  

Culinary Uses
NA  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Decoration  
Anniversary, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis  
Contact Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis, Asthma  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Vinca  
Narcissus  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Gentianales  
Liliales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Apocynaceae  
Liliaceae  

Sub Family
NA  
Amaryllidoideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Periwinkle and Daffodil Facts and color

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Periwinkle and Daffodil 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 Daffodil growing conditions. Periwinkle requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Daffodil needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Periwinkle and Daffodil facts in the sections below.

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Periwinkle and Daffodil Classification

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

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