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About Iris and Orchids

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
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
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
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

63
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bell

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm1.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
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
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.806.40
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

List of Diseases

Nematodes
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Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region

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.
  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.

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

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses

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Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Orchidaceae

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Orchidales

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Orchidaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
Orchidaceae

Genus

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Number of Species

26025000
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Orchids

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 Orchids in the sections below.

Iris and Orchids color

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

More facts about Iris and Orchids

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

Iris and Orchids Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Orchids Family classification

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