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About Plumeria and Iris


About Iris and Plumeria


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow   
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow   

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity 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"   

Fragrance
Floral   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
6   
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl   
Bowl   

Height
2.50 cm   
16
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
5.00 cm   
8
1.00 cm   
15

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, Part Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained   
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
6.80   
3

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus   
Lime stone, Nitrogen   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips   
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs   

List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot   
Nematodes   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available   
  

Origin
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America   
Asia, Europe, United States   

Interesting Facts of
  • The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.
  
  • 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, Trees   
Herbs, Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
Not Available   
  

Astrological Flower
Not Available   
  

Birth Month Flower
Not Available   
  

Flower Availability
Not Available   
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial   
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin   

Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available   
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Decoration   
Anniversary, Wedding   

Allergy
NA   
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting   

Family

Common Name
Not Available   
  

Tribe
Not Available   
  

Scientific Name
Plumeria Rubra   
Iris Versicolor   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Gentianales   
Liliales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Iridaceae   

Sub Family
Rauvolfioideae   
Iridoideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Plumeria and Iris color

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

More facts about Plumeria and Iris

You must be eager to know more facts about Plumeria and Iris. Did you know Plumeria has originated in Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America while Iris has originated in Asia, Europe, United States. One of the Interesting Facts about Plumeria and Iris is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Plumeria and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Plumeria and Iris Family classification

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

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