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About Iris and Hibiscus

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, 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, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Floral
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Petals

Number Of Petals

65
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Trumpet

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.806.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Nematodes
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Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All year

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
China, Pacific Islands

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.
  • In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
  • Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

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Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Valentine's Day

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Malvales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Malvaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
Malvoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

260232
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Hibiscus

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 Hibiscus in the sections below.

Iris and Hibiscus color

Iris and Hibiscus come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Hibiscus 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 Trumpet shaped Hibiscus has fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Hibiscus

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

Iris and Hibiscus Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Hibiscus Family classification

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