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About Tulip and Hyacinth


Color

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

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

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Bowl  

Height
20.00 cm  
8
4.00 cm  
14

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
3.00 cm  
10

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.50  
4
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Nitrogen  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids  
Aphids, Mites, Nematodes, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites  

List of Diseases
Gray Molds  
Gray Molds, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean Region, Turkmenistan  
China, Greece, Iran, Persia, Siberia, Turkey, Ukraine  

Interesting Facts of
  • Unattached to the bottom, Water Hyacinths are the only large aquatic plants that float on the water.
  • They float on water by the bubbles trapped by roots and air spaces in the leaf stalks.
  
  • Tulip is the national flower of Turkey and Afghanistan and its name is originated from Turkish word 'Turbin'.
  • On Valentine's Day Tulip is the second most popular flower to send after roses.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial  
Have diuretic properties, It has anti-septic properties  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Birth Day, Decoration, Wedding  
Father's Day, Friendship Day, Mother's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
dry or cracked skin, Itching  
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Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Hyacinthus  
Tulipa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Liliales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Pontederiaceae  
Liliaceae  

Sub Family
Scilloideae  
Lilioideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
30  
38
75  
27

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Hyacinth and Tulip color

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

More facts about Hyacinth and Tulip

You must be eager to know more facts about Hyacinth and Tulip. Did you know Hyacinth has originated in Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean Region, Turkmenistan while Tulip has originated in China, Greece, Iran, Persia, Siberia, Turkey, Ukraine. One of the Interesting Facts about Hyacinth and Tulip is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Hyacinth and Tulip Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Hyacinth and Tulip uses in this section. Hyacinth and Tulip have many medicinal properties. Besides, Hyacinth is given on special occasions like Birth Day, Decoration, Wedding whereas Tulip on Father's Day, Friendship Day, Mother's Day, Wedding. Hyacinth and Tulip also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Hyacinth and Tulip Family classification

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