Zinnia

Lotus

About Zinnia and Lotus

Zinnia

Lotus

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Bowl

Height

15.00 cm49.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

15.00 cm8.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Too much

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Any Soil

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, 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

Origin

Mexico

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

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.

As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
They are consumed in almost all parts of India.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Rich in Vitamins

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Good Luck, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Zinnia Elegans

Nelumbo nucifera

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Fabales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Fabaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

223

3 25000

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Information about Zinnia and Lotus

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 Zinnia and Lotus in the sections below.

Zinnia and Lotus color

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

More facts about Zinnia and Lotus

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

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Zinnia and Lotus Uses

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

Learn about Zinnia and Lotus Family classification

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