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About Lotus and Lily

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Color

Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Orange, Pink, 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, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Floral
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

83
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Trumpet

Height

49.00 cm3.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

8.00 cm6.00 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
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil
Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

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 Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera
Lilium

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Fabaceae
Liliaceae

Sub Family

-
Lilioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

3110
3 25000
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Information about Lotus and Lily

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 Lily in the sections below.

Lotus and Lily color

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

More facts about Lotus and Lily

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

Lotus and Lily Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Lily Family classification

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