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Color

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

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

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
3   
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet   
Bell   

Height
15.00 cm   
9
2.00 cm   
17

Diameter
1.25 cm   
14
1.00 cm   
15

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained, Loamy   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
6.40   
5

Essential Fertilizers
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   

List of Diseases
NA   
NA   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
China, Pacific Islands   
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region   

Interesting Facts of
  • In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
  • Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.
  
  • 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
Shrubs, Trees   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle   
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 an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin   
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin   

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   

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

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

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis   
Orchidaceae   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Malvales   
Orchidales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Malvaceae   
Orchidaceae   

Sub Family
Malvoideae   
Orchidaceae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus and Orchids growing conditions. Hibiscus requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained, Loamy soil. Orchids needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Get other Hibiscus and Orchids facts in the sections below.

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Hibiscus and Orchids Classification

After knowing about various Hibiscus and Orchids facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Hibiscus and Orchids classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Hibiscus and Orchids is Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis and Orchidaceae respectively. Hibiscus belongs to Malvaceae 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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