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Orchids and African Moon


Color

Color
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  
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
Floral  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bell  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
1.00 cm  
15

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.40  
5

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
-  
-  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
African Moon is a type of lily that blooms in various shades of white and cream.  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  

Interesting Facts of
  • 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".
  
  • 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
mystery, magic, and beauty  
  

Astrological Flower
African Violet  
  

Birth Month Flower
June - July  
  

Flower Availability
Seasonal  
  

Benefits

Uses
Medicinal  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
-  
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
-  
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  

Culinary Uses
-  
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Ornamental  
  

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

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  

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

Family

Common Name
Iris  
  

Tribe
Asteraceae » Senecioneae  
  

Scientific Name
Rosa  
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
10  
99+
25000  
1

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More about African Moon and Orchids Facts and color

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African Moon and Orchids growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential African Moon and Orchids growing conditions. African Moon requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Orchids needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Get other African Moon and Orchids facts in the sections below.

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African Moon and Orchids Classification

After knowing about various African Moon and Orchids facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, African Moon and Orchids classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of African Moon and Orchids is Rosa and Orchidaceae respectively. African Moon belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Orchids falls under Orchidaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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