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About Orchids and Yarrow


Color

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

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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
Spicy  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
4  
7
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Umbrella  
Bell  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
1.00 cm  
15

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.40  
5

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew  
-  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  

Interesting Facts of
  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.
  
  • 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.
  •   

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Herbs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Medicinal  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  
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  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  

Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas  
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  

Other Benefits
  
  

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

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding  
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  

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

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium  
Orchidaceae  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Orchidales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Orchidaceae  

Sub Family
-  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
110  
24
25000  
1

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Yarrow and Orchids color

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

More facts about Yarrow and Orchids

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

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Yarrow and Orchids Uses

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

Learn about Yarrow and Orchids Family classification

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