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About Orchids and Lotus

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Color

Color

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

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, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Aromatic
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

38
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm49.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm8.00 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

Diligently
Too much

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Any Soil

The pH of Soil

6.405.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

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

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.
  • 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.

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, 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, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

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

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

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding
Good Luck, Wedding

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Orchidaceae
Nelumbo nucifera

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Orchidales
Fabales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Orchidaceae
Fabaceae

Sub Family

Orchidaceae
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Genus

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Number of Species

250003
3 25000
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Information about Orchids and Lotus

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 Lotus in the sections below.

Orchids and Lotus color

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

More facts about Orchids and Lotus

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

Orchids and Lotus Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Lotus Family classification

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