Gladiolus

Zinnia

Gladiolus and Zinnia

Gladiolus

Zinnia

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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"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm15.00 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

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Gladiolus flowers have a rich history as symbols of strength, honor, and moral integrity, often used in bouquets and floral arrangements.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Mexico

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".

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.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

strength of character, honor, and infatuation

Astrological Flower

Poppy

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Gladiolus

Tribe

Iridaceae » Ixieae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

26022

3 25000

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About Gladiolus and Zinnia

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 Gladiolus and Zinnia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gladiolus and Zinnia Facts and color

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

Gladiolus and Zinnia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Gladiolus and Zinnia growing conditions. Gladiolus requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Gladiolus and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

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Gladiolus and Zinnia Classification

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