Lotus

Iris

About Lotus and Iris

Lotus

Iris

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Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, 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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

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

Height

49.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

8.00 cm1.00 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

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone, Nitrogen

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

Nematodes

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Asia, Europe, United States

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 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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, 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, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera

Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales

Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Family

Fabaceae

Iridaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae

Genus

Number of Species

3260

3 25000

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Information about Lotus and Iris

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 Iris in the sections below.

Lotus and Iris color

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

More facts about Lotus and Iris

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

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Lotus and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Iris Family classification

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