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About Iris and Plumeria

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, 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, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Floral
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

65
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm2.50 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm5.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
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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

6.805.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Nematodes
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Plumeria flowers have a history of being associated with beauty, charm, and grace, often used in Hawaiian leis and other floral decorations.

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America

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.
  • The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.

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

perfection and immortality

Astrological Flower

Plumeria

Birth Month Flower

April

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial

Culinary Uses

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Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Decoration

Allergy

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

Common Name

Frangipani

Tribe

Apocynaceae » Plumerieae

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Plumeria Rubra

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Gentianales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
Rauvolfioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

260300
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Plumeria

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 Plumeria in the sections below.

Iris and Plumeria color

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

More facts about Iris and Plumeria

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

Iris and Plumeria Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Plumeria Family classification

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