Verbena

Heliconia

About Verbena and Heliconia

Verbena

Heliconia

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

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0 0

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Fragrance

Citrus

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Bowl

Height

1.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

18.00 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

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy

Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.805.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Heliconia flowers have a tropical history, known for their vibrant colors and unique shapes, often found in exotic gardens and floral displays.

Origin

America, Europe

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.

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

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

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

great returns

Astrological Flower

Bird of Paradise

Birth Month Flower

September - October

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Culinary Uses

Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Indoor Plant

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Family

Common Name

Heliconia

Tribe

Heliconiaceae » Heliconieae

Scientific Name

Verbena officinalis

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Family

Verbenaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

250194

3 25000

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Information about Verbena and Heliconia

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 Verbena and Heliconia in the sections below.

Verbena and Heliconia color

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

More facts about Verbena and Heliconia

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

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Verbena and Heliconia Uses

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

Learn about Verbena and Heliconia Family classification

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