African Moon

Iris

About African Moon and Iris

African Moon

Iris

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Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm1.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Nematodes

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

African Moon is a type of lily that blooms in various shades of white and cream.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Asia, Europe, United States

Interesting Facts of

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

mystery, magic, and beauty

Astrological Flower

African Violet

Birth Month Flower

June - July

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Ornamental

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Iris

Tribe

Asteraceae » Senecioneae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Iridaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae

Genus

Number of Species

10260

3 25000

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Information about African Moon and Iris

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about African Moon and Iris in the sections below.

African Moon and Iris color

African Moon and Iris come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about African Moon and Iris color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. African Moon is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Iris has Floral fragrance.

More facts about African Moon and Iris

You must be eager to know more facts about African Moon and Iris. Did you know African Moon has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America while Iris has originated in Asia, Europe, United States. One of the Interesting Facts about African Moon and Iris is that they can survive almost in pots.

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African Moon and Iris Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about African Moon and Iris uses in this section. African Moon and Iris have many medicinal properties. Besides, African Moon is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding whereas Iris on Anniversary, Wedding. African Moon and Iris also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about African Moon and Iris Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about African Moon and Iris Family classification here. African Moon and Iris belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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