Lotus

Aster

About Lotus and Aster

Lotus

Aster

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Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Star

Height

49.00 cm8.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

8.00 cm2.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Too much

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil

Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

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

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Eurasia

Interesting Facts of

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.

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

3180

3 25000

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Information about Lotus and Aster

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 Lotus and Aster in the sections below.

Lotus and Aster color

Lotus and Aster come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lotus and Aster 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. Lotus is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Star shaped Aster has fragrance.

More facts about Lotus and Aster

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

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Lotus and Aster Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Aster Family classification

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