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About Iris and Plumeria


About Plumeria and Iris


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"   

Fragrance
Floral   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6   
4
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl   
Bowl   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
2.50 cm   
16

Diameter
1.00 cm   
15
5.00 cm   
8

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

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
6.80   
3
5.50   
8

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
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available   

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
  
Not Available   

Astrological Flower
  
Not Available   

Birth Month Flower
  
Not Available   

Flower Availability
  
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Not Available   

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   
NA   

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available   

Tribe
  
Not Available   

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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