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Aster and Lotus


Color

Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White  
Pink, Purple, Red, White  

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
NA  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
8  
3
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Star  

Height
49.00 cm  
4
8.00 cm  
11

Diameter
8.00 cm  
4
2.00 cm  
12

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  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Too much  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot  
Powdery Mildew, Rust  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  
Eurasia  

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
  • The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.
  

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
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory  

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Good Luck, Wedding  
Wedding  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  
NA  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Nelumbo nucifera  
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Fabales  
Asterales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Fabaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
NA  
Asteroideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Lotus and Aster Facts and color

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

Lotus and Aster growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Lotus and Aster growing conditions. Lotus requires Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Aster needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Lotus and Aster facts in the sections below.

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Lotus and Aster Classification

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

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