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About Amaryllis and Iris


About Iris and Amaryllis


Color

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, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
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"   

Fragrance
Floral   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
6   
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl   
Bowl   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
1.25 cm   
14
1.00 cm   
15

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, Part Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
6.80   
3

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur   
Lime stone, Nitrogen   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs   

List of Diseases
Unknown   
Nematodes   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
NA   
  

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
NA   
  

Astrological Flower
NA   
  

Birth Month Flower
NA   
  

Flower Availability
NA   
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism   

Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown   
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin   

Culinary Uses
Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
NA   
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Used after facial and cleansing, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding   
Anniversary, Wedding   

Allergy
Unknown   
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting   

Family

Common Name
NA   
  

Tribe
NA   
  

Scientific Name
Rosa   
Iris Versicolor   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Liliales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Amaryllidaceae   
Iridaceae   

Sub Family
Amaryllidoideae   
Iridoideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Amaryllis and Iris color

Amaryllis and Iris come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Amaryllis 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. Amaryllis is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Iris has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Amaryllis and Iris

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

Amaryllis and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Amaryllis and Iris Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Amaryllis and Iris Family classification here. Amaryllis 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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