Sunflower

Hibiscus

About Sunflower and Hibiscus

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Hibiscus

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Color

Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

345

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Sun

Trumpet

Height

50.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

7.50 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained, Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bloom Time

All Summer Season

All year

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

North America, South America

China, Pacific Islands

Interesting Facts of

This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.

In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

Lifespan

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

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs

Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties

Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils

Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Friendship Day, Wedding

Valentine's Day

Allergy

Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Helianthus

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyta

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Malvales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Malvaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Malvoideae

Genus

Number of Species

70232

3 25000

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Information about Sunflower and Hibiscus

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 Sunflower and Hibiscus in the sections below.

Sunflower and Hibiscus color

Sunflower and Hibiscus come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Sunflower and Hibiscus 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. Sunflower is Sun in shape and has Spicy fragrance whereas Trumpet shaped Hibiscus has fragrance.

More facts about Sunflower and Hibiscus

You must be eager to know more facts about Sunflower and Hibiscus. Did you know Sunflower has originated in North America, South America while Hibiscus has originated in China, Pacific Islands. One of the Interesting Facts about Sunflower and Hibiscus is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Sunflower and Hibiscus Uses

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

Learn about Sunflower and Hibiscus Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Sunflower and Hibiscus Family classification here. Sunflower and Hibiscus belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyta super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.