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About Orchids and Iris

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Color

Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
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"
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Fragrance

Aromatic
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

36
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 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

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.406.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

-
Nematodes

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region
Asia, Europe, United States

Interesting Facts of

  • 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.
  • 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
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
Decoration

Health Benefits

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
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Orchidaceae
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Orchidales
Liliales

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Orchidaceae
Iridaceae

Sub Family

Orchidaceae
Iridoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

25000260
3 25000
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Information about Orchids 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 Orchids and Iris in the sections below.

Orchids and Iris color

Orchids and Iris come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Orchids 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. Orchids is Bell in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Iris has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Orchids and Iris

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

Orchids and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Iris Family classification

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