Lotus

Zinnia

About Lotus and Zinnia

Lotus

Zinnia

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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"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Dome

Height

49.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

8.00 cm15.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Too much

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil

Loamy, Sandy

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, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Mexico

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.

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

322

3 25000

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Information about Lotus and Zinnia

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 Zinnia in the sections below.

Lotus and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Lotus and Zinnia

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

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Lotus and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Lotus and Zinnia Family classification

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