5 Fun and Amazing Facts About Carnations that You may not Have Known

 Carnations are loaded with meanings and deep underlying significances. Every variety pertains to a specific color of carnation.

Here are 5 of the most unique and intriguing facts about carnations –

• Carnations can be Eaten

Carnations are devoid of any traces of poison, making them perfectly edible. From mashing the petals into a paste and spreading them on a dessert, to eating them raw, they are surprisingly great to taste. Packed with the sweet and spicy taste reminiscent of cloves, carnations are great for garnishing, seasoning, or just being eaten raw.

• Interchangeable Colors

Carnations come in a variety of colors. From Red, yellow, white.. they are the colors that we know and love. These colors can however be changed through a three step process simple process.

1. Pour color into a glass of water

2. Dip the flower into it and wait for a few minutes

3. Take out the flower and let it dry

The flower will take the color of the colored water that it was dipped into.

• Extended Longevity

Unlike many flowers, carnations can live up to 2 years or more. They are known to remain fresh even when they have been removed from the ground after 14 days.

• Medicinal Properties

Carnations are known to treat multiple medical ailments, both mental and physical. From treating stomach rashes, to relieving stress, a carnation is one of the best natural medicine plants.

• Currencies

Due to their availability in variety of colors, carnations were used as currencies by florist traders in ancient times.

Whether it is a carnation bouquet or a tapestry of carnations, through online flowers delivery system they are always a delight.

As they say “Carnations are the sunshine, food and medicine to the soul”.