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Lily and Gladiolus


Gladiolus and Lily


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Bowl  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
-  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.  
Gladiolus flowers have a rich history as symbols of strength, honor, and moral integrity, often used in bouquets and floral arrangements.  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
purity, refined beauty, and nurturing  
strength of character, honor, and infatuation  

Astrological Flower
Calla Lily  
Poppy  

Birth Month Flower
May  
August  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
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Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
-  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

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

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
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Family

Common Name
Lilium  
Gladiolus  

Tribe
Liliaceae » Lilieae  
Iridaceae » Ixieae  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
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Class
Liliopsida  
-  

Family
Liliaceae  
-  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
110  
24
260  
14

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More about Lily and Gladiolus Facts and color

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

Lily and Gladiolus growing conditions

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

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Lily and Gladiolus Classification

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

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