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About Holly and Lotus


Color

Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White  
Lavender, Orange, 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  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
8  
4
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
49.00 cm  
4
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
8.00 cm  
4
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Too much  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, 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 Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Holly has a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing protection, goodwill, and eternal life, often used in winter decorations.  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

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 Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
foresight and defense  

Astrological Flower
  
Hollyhock  

Birth Month Flower
  
December  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer  
-  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent  
-  

Culinary Uses
Rich in Vitamins  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Landscaping  

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Good Luck, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Ilex aquifolium  

Tribe
  
Aquifoliaceae » Aquifolieae  

Scientific Name
Nelumbo nucifera  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Fabales  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Family
Fabaceae  
-  

Sub Family
-  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
3  
99+
400  
11

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Lotus and Holly color

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

More facts about Lotus and Holly

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

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Lotus and Holly Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Holly Family classification

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