Carnations are from a larger family called Dianthus. They have an ancient name, ‘pinks,’ derived from their petals that look like they have been cut with pinking shears. The pinks exist in a variety of colors. Also, they are of several types that make the carnation family beautiful.
This write-up will inform you about 10+ varieties of pink carnations. You can use them as gifts or house decorations. Stay tuned.
Dianthus Caryophyllus
This type of carnation is prevalent. It is what people imagine when they hear of carnation flowers. However, it is one among many other beautiful pink carnations. It exists in four colors- pink, red, white, and salmon. They are perennials that thrive in humid areas.
Sweet Williams
This type of carnation is excellent for a flower garden. It has beautiful petals of two colors- white and pink. Butterflies, bees, and birds love this flower. If you love these creatures, you can plant plenty of sweet williams in your garden.
Cheddar Pinks
This variety of pink carnations is excellent for ground cover. It blooms well in summer on warm, well-drained soil. Also, they are not suitable as cut flowers. That is why you will rarely find them in bouquets.
Chinese Pinks
This variety of carnation flowers can withstand high heat and humidity. They have fluffy pink and white petals. Their pink portion is more extensive compared to that of sweet williams. You can also find them in red or white variations. Also, they derive their name from their place of origin. However, you can find them in all parts of the world with suitable growing conditions.
Dianthus Superstars
Just like a superstar, these flowers are a beautiful bloom. They are cherry red. However, their center is darker. The cherry red color appears like pink from a distance. You can use it as a border for your garden since it grows up to eight inches tall.
Dianthus Plumarius
This variety of pink carnation is a common garden flower. They grow from May to August. They are easy to tend to. It explains why you will find them in many gardens. Also, these flowers will have hot pink petals with fringed edges. You will recognize the type fast since they are unique.
Dianthus Pink ball Wizards
These are a unique kind of carnation flowers. They have pink petals with some dark pink stripes and speckles. Also, they are a magnet to bees and butterflies. Your garden will look so natural and beautiful with these creatures. Also, you can have some cut flowers for your house decor.
Dianthus American pie
This type of bright pink carnation is excellent for the bouquet. It has soft and frilly petals. They grow well in summer and well-drained soil. Also, the flower grows in single stems. That is why you can easily find them in bouquets and several flower arrangements.
Everlast Lavender Lace
This garden flower is excellent in attracting bees and butterflies. It grows up to 12 inches tall. Their edges look like lavender lace, while the rest of the petal is dark pink.
Dianthus Neon Star
These carnation flowers are plentiful in the garden. They are small and dark pink. Also, they have frilly petals. They grow to a maximum height of eight feet. If you want them for your house decor, ensure you cut the stems with plenty of greenery.
Dianthus Pavonius
This carnation flower plant has rich green foliage. They grow up to a height of 10 inches and have some beautiful dark pink petals. The center of the flower can be blue or brown. They thrive well when there is full sun. However, ensure the garden has partial shade.
Conclusion
Pink carnation flowers are among the best flowers you can have in your garden. They make excellent cut flowers for your house decorations. Also, you can use them as flower gifts for several occasions.
Tongkat Ali is also known as ‘Pasak Bumi’ in Indonesia, Cay Ba Binh in Vietnam, Pin Yin: 东革阿里 or Dōng gé ālǐ in China, ‘Longjack’ in the United States or Europe and ‘Malaysian Ginseng’ or `Akar Ali’ by some locals.Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia) is mainly found in remote rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and some parts of Southern Thailand.Malaysia is the largest net exporter of Tongkat Ali in the world, with a world consumption of more than 70%.There are three types of Tongkat Ali which are sold in the market today:Yellow Tongkat Ali – Eurycoma LongifoliaBlack Tongkat Ali – Polyalthia BullataRed Tongkat Ali – Stema TuberosaTONGKAT ALI (EURYCOMA LONGIFOLIA) IS A NATIONAL HERITAGE FROM A LONG HISTORY OF TRADITIONTongkat Ali has a long history of tradition, used by indigenous people for centuries and consumed daily by Malaysians in many forms.A big part of the growing demand for Tongkat Ali in recent years is due to the advancement of science, innovation, and continuous human clinical trials to validate its wide range of health benefits.Due to the strong demand for natural wellness, Malaysia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Khazanah, invested heavily in Tongkat Ali to scale up its production through technology and development activities.The research and development of Tongkat Ali deliver promising results.
It is now widely used in functional food, performance ingredients to enhance sports performance and daily dietary supplements.Well, that’s the gist of it.There are many untold stories and here is everything you need to know about Tongkat Ali in Malaysia.TONGKAT ALI DEMAND IS GROWINGThe reason behind the growing popularity is due to Tongkat Ali’s versatility, efficacy, and more importantly, growing evidence of its health benefits by scientists and health experts.At the same time, there is a growing trend among consumers who are seeking long-term health protection from natural resources.With rising medical costs and the side-effect of non-organic supplements, consumers are seeking better and more proven alternatives in recent years.Plant-based diets and natural products have been on the rise too, and the US sales figures showed an increasing trend against the backdrop of escalating healthcare costs in recent years.The surge in herbal supplements such as Tongkat Ali is potentially driven by recent fear over the global pandemic too – which demands greater immunity protection from virus attacks.THE ORIGIN OF TONGKAT ALITongkat Ali had a long history in Malaysia but let us talk about its initial discovery.It is believed the first Tongkat Ali discovered in Malaysia dated as far as the early 1100s although there were no documented records to show sufficient evidence.The first documented evidence was seen on a Tongkat Ali painting belonging to Major General William Farquhar, who was the Rajah of Malacca (a state in Malaysia) between 1803 to 1818.The honorable man was also the first British Resident and Commandant of Singapore during the same period.
The painting of Tongkat Ali belonging to General William Farquhar signifies the importance of the plant in the 1800s.He was believed to be one of the first Scottish to receive such a gift from the locals when the British landed their foothold in Malaysia in 1786.It was believed by the locals that Tongkat Ali was a symbol of power for primal men, with its close association with masculinity and virility.The painting of the Tongkat Ali plant is now stored and kept safely at the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings in Singapore as evidence of recognition in medicinal herbs.THE STORY BEHIND THE WORD “TONGKAT ALI”Now how did the word “Tongkat Ali” came about?The word “Tongkat” is a Malay word for a walking stick.
The usage of a walking stick by Malaysians (and possibly the British and Dutch) was common back in 1800 – 1900s.Every man had a walking stick or at least was capable of producing one using his bare hands.In the Asian culture where metaphors are frequently used in local conversations and folklores, the word “Tongkat” can often be misinterpreted as a hard erection.On the other hand, the word “Ali” was believed originated from Sayyidina Ali Abi Talib, which is renowned as a paragon of manhood.This is greatly influenced by the Gujaratis when Islam first arrived in Southeast Asia between 1160-1451s.Soon the term “Tongkat Ali” was naturally accepted by the Chinese and Indian communities as herbal trading activities soared in the early 1800s.In recent times, it is common for Malaysians to refer to Tongkat Ali as Akar Ali, which means Ali’s root.After all, it is the root that brings scientifically proven health benefits, and not “sympathetic magic” that some would claim.FROM TRADITIONAL MEDICINE TO MODERN SCIENCE…Back in the early days before modern science, Tongkat Ali is widely consumed by Malaysians to treat many types of illnesses such as flu, cold, and others.Every corner shop in Malaysia sells traditional herbs including Tongkat Ali and this tradition has been infused into Malaysians healthy diet for centuries.It is not surprising to see a healthy 100-year-old man effortlessly paddling his trade or working daily, hidden away in the nook and crannies of bustling city life in Malaysia.Tongkat Ali’s unique position as one of the popular herbs besides Ginseng is due to a unique bioactive compound – known as quassinoids, found by scientists to heal and improve health.The other major bioactive compounds are the most potent in its roots which include eurycomaoside, eurycolactone, eurycomalactone, eurycomanone.MALAYSIA IS THE BEST NATURAL HOME TO TONGKAT ALIThere is a reason many believe that the best Long Jack products available in the market today are sourced from Malaysia.Malaysia has been a natural home for Tongkat Ali due to its rich bio-diversity with some of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.Experts have found that the tropical rainforests in Malaysia have existed for 130 million years – making it older than the Amazon and the Congo.Scientists found more than 185,000 species of fauna and 12,500 species of flowering plants in Malaysia and other deeper parts of Borneo.
The forest reserves such as the Royal Belum State Park in Perak were even recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage as being some of the oldest forests in the world.Being home to the oldest tropical rainforest has one unique advantage, as the soils are rich with nutrients, and minerals are known to humankind and are perfect for the proliferation of Tongkat Ali plants.Although technically Tongkat Ali can grow in other tropical climate countries, the best Tongkat Ali plants grow more efficiently in their natural habitat which is abundant in natural minerals sourced from natural clean water.The natural minerals found in soils unique to some of the deep rainforests in Malaysia are free from human contamination and pollutants that may decrease the amount or the quality of bioactive compounds found in the Tongkat Ali roots.An ideal environment for thriving Tongkat Ali plants requires well-drained soil with a high organic matter content coupled with an annual rainfall of 2,000-3,000 mm in the optimal temperature range of 25–30ºC.
For that, Malaysia provides the perfect tropical climate year on year.
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