Iris

Lotus

About Iris and Lotus

Iris

Lotus

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

49.00 cm

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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1.5.3 Diameter

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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

8.00 cm

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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1.6 Line

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1.7 Silhouette

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1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

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2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Too much

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Any Soil

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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6.80

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5.50

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Lime stone, Sulphur

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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.

As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
They are consumed in almost all parts of India.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs

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, Reduces risk of cancer

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

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, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Good Luck, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Nelumbo nucifera

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

Fabales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Fabaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Iris and Lotus

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 Lotus in the sections below.

Iris and Lotus color

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

More facts about Iris and Lotus

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

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Iris and Lotus Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Lotus Family classification

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