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Plumeria and Iris


Color

Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow  
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
4
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
2.50 cm  
16

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
5.00 cm  
8

Line
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Not Available  

Silhouette
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Not Available  

Blossom Texture
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Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
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Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
6.80  
3
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips  

List of Diseases
Nematodes  
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available  

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States  
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
  
  • The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs  
Shrubs, Trees  

Flower Meaning
  
Not Available  

Astrological Flower
  
Not Available  

Birth Month Flower
  
Not Available  

Flower Availability
  
Not Available  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial  

Culinary Uses
NA  
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Not Available  

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding  
Decoration  

Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting  
NA  

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available  

Tribe
  
Not Available  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor  
Plumeria Rubra  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Gentianales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Iridaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
Iridoideae  
Rauvolfioideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Iris and Plumeria Facts and color

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

Iris and Plumeria growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Iris and Plumeria growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Plumeria needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Iris and Plumeria facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Plumeria Classification

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

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