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About Orchids and Snapdragon


About Snapdragon and Orchids


Color

Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, 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  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Bowl  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.40  
5
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
-  

List of Diseases
-  
-  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Snapdragon flowers have a history of being associated with strength, grace, and protection, often used in floral arrangements and gardens.  

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.
  •   
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

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

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
grace and strength  

Astrological Flower
  
Carnation  

Birth Month Flower
  
July  

Flower Availability
  
Year-round  

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  
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Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and 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
  
Cut Flowers  

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 for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

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

Common Name
  
Antirrhinum  

Tribe
  
Plantaginaceae » Antirrhineae  

Scientific Name
Orchidaceae  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Orchidales  
-  

Class
Liliopsida  
-  

Family
Orchidaceae  
-  

Sub Family
Orchidaceae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
25000  
1
40  
36

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Orchids and Snapdragon color

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

More facts about Orchids and Snapdragon

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

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Orchids and Snapdragon Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Snapdragon Family classification

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

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