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About Orchids and Zinnia


About Zinnia and Orchids


Color

Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   
Pink, 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   
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"   

Fragrance
Aromatic   
NA   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3   
7
4   
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell   
Dome   

Height
2.00 cm   
17
15.00 cm   
9

Diameter
1.00 cm   
15
15.00 cm   
3

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
6.40   
5
5.50   
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies   

List of Diseases
NA   
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region   
Mexico   

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.
  •   
  • 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   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   
Cures Constipation   

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin   
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer   

Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams   
Salads, Teas   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding   
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding   

Allergy
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin   
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Orchidaceae   
Zinnia Elegans   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Orchidales   
Asterales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Asteraceae   

Sub Family
Orchidaceae   
Asteroideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Orchids and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Orchids and Zinnia

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

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Orchids and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Zinnia Family classification

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

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