Aster

Lotus

Aster and Lotus

Aster

Lotus

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

1.1.1 Color Meaning

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

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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Star

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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8.00 cm

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

49.00 cm

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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2.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

8.00 cm

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Too much

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Any Soil

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

5.50

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Sulphur

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

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

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

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

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Eurasia

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

3.2 Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Rich in Vitamins

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

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

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Good Luck, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Nelumbo nucifera

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Asterales

Fabales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Asteraceae

Fabaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Asteroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

About Aster and Lotus

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Aster and Lotus facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Aster and Lotus Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Aster and Lotus facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Lotus. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Lotus flowers are with Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White colors. Other Aster and Lotus facts will definitely amuse you.

Aster and Lotus growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Aster and Lotus growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Lotus needs Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Get other Aster and Lotus facts in the sections below.

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Aster and Lotus Classification

After knowing about various Aster and Lotus facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Lotus classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Lotus is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Nelumbo nucifera respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Lotus falls under Fabaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.