Lotus

Hibiscus

About Lotus and Hibiscus

Lotus

Hibiscus

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Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Trumpet

Height

49.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

8.00 cm1.25 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

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All year

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

China, Pacific Islands

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.

In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding

Valentine's Day

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales

Malvales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae

Malvaceae

Sub Family

Malvoideae

Genus

Number of Species

3232

3 25000

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Information about Lotus and Hibiscus

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 Hibiscus in the sections below.

Lotus and Hibiscus color

Lotus and Hibiscus come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lotus and Hibiscus 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 Trumpet shaped Hibiscus has fragrance.

More facts about Lotus and Hibiscus

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

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Lotus and Hibiscus Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Hibiscus Family classification

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