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Lotus and Lily


Color

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

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

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
8  
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Bowl  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
49.00 cm  
4

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
8.00 cm  
4

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Too much  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Any Soil  

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

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot  

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.  
  

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.
  
  • 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.
  

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

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
purity, refined beauty, and nurturing  
  

Astrological Flower
Calla Lily  
  

Birth Month Flower
May  
  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
Rich in Vitamins  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding  
Good Luck, Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  

Family

Common Name
Lilium  
  

Tribe
Liliaceae » Lilieae  
  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Nelumbo nucifera  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Fabales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Fabaceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
110  
24
3  
99+

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More about Lily and Lotus Facts and color

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Lily 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 Lily and Lotus growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Lotus needs Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Get other Lily and Lotus facts in the sections below.

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Lily and Lotus Classification

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

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