Iris

Gladiolus

About Iris and Gladiolus

Iris

Gladiolus

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Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

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

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

1.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.805.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Lime stone, Sulphur

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

Gladiolus flowers have a rich history as symbols of strength, honor, and moral integrity, often used in bouquets and floral arrangements.

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

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.

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".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

strength of character, honor, and infatuation

Astrological Flower

Poppy

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

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

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Gladiolus

Tribe

Iridaceae » Ixieae

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales

Class

Liliopsida

Family

Iridaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae

Genus

Number of Species

260260

3 25000

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Information about Iris and Gladiolus

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 Iris and Gladiolus in the sections below.

Iris and Gladiolus color

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

More facts about Iris and Gladiolus

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

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Iris and Gladiolus Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Gladiolus Family classification

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