Iris

Hibiscus

About Iris and Hibiscus

Iris

Hibiscus

Add ⊕

1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

All About Sunfl..

⊕

▶

▼

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

▲

All About Lily

⊕

▶

8 (All About Lot..)

◀ ▶ ADD ⊕

1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Trumpet

1.5.2 Height

All About Laven..

⊕

▶

▼

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

15.00 cm

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

▲

All About Verbena

⊕

▶

20 (All About Bab..)

◀ ▶ ADD ⊕

1.5.3 Diameter

All About Daffo..

⊕

▶

▼

1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

1.25 cm

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

▲

All About Iris

⊕

▶

6 (All About Lil..)

◀ ▶ ADD ⊕

1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained, Loamy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

All About Dande..

⊕

▶

▼

6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

▲

All About Gardenia

⊕

▶

6 (All About Dai..)

◀ ▶ ADD ⊕

2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

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

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All year

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

China, Pacific Islands

3.2 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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs, Trees

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 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

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

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

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in teas

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 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

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Valentine's Day

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

Malvales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Malvaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

Malvoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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 NA 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.

Compare Flowers for Occasions » More

Iris and Carnation

Iris and Tulip

Iris and Daffodil

More Compare Flowers for Occasions

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.