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Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow  
Pink, 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  
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
Aromatic  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Bell  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
1.00 cm  
15

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  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.40  
5

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
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Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter 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  
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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  
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, 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
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  

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

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

Family

Common Name
Lilium  
  

Tribe
Liliaceae » Lilieae  
  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Orchidaceae  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Orchidales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Orchidaceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
110  
24
25000  
1

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More about Lily and Orchids Facts and color

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

Lily 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 Lily and Orchids growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Orchids needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Get other Lily and Orchids facts in the sections below.

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Lily and Orchids Classification

After knowing about various Lily and Orchids facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Lily and Orchids classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Lily and Orchids is Lilium and Orchidaceae respectively. Lily belongs to Liliaceae 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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