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About Lotus and Sunflower

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Color

Color

Blue, 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
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Floral
Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

834
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Sun

Height

49.00 cm50.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

8.00 cm7.50 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
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00
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
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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

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
North America, South 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.
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs

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, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding
Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera
Helianthus

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

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Asteroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

370
3 25000
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Information about Lotus and Sunflower

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 Sunflower in the sections below.

Lotus and Sunflower color

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

More facts about Lotus and Sunflower

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

Lotus and Sunflower Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Sunflower Family classification

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