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About Lotus and Orchids

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Color

Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
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
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
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

83
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bell

Height

49.00 cm2.00 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

Watering

Too much
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.506.40
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, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

List of Diseases

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

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

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region

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.
  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.

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

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

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, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera
Orchidaceae

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales
Orchidales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Fabaceae
Orchidaceae

Sub Family

-
Orchidaceae

Genus

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Number of Species

325000
3 25000
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Information about Lotus and Orchids

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 Orchids in the sections below.

Lotus and Orchids color

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

More facts about Lotus and Orchids

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

Lotus and Orchids Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Orchids Family classification

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