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About Iris and Orchids

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
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
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
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1.3 Fragrance
Floral
Aromatic
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
All About Sunfl..
6
Rank: 4 (Overall)
3
Rank: 7 (Overall)
All About Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bowl
Bell
1.5.2 Height
All About Laven..
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
All About Daffo..
1.00 cm
Rank: 15 (Overall)
1.00 cm
Rank: 15 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
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
Diligently
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
All About Dande..
6.80
Rank: 3 (Overall)
6.40
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Nematodes
NA
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region
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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
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
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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, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 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
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Orchidaceae
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Liliales
Orchidales
5.6 Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
5.7 Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Iridoideae
Orchidaceae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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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.

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