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Color

Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Floral
Exotic

Petals

Number Of Petals

85
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

49.00 cm30.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

8.00 cm2.50 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Too much
Too Less

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.507.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
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Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
SpringSeason

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Himalayas

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.
  • Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
  • Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.

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

Decoration
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer
Good for liver and gallbladder

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Have diuretic properties

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding
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Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera
Taraxacum

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

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Genus

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Number of Species

360
3 25000
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About Lotus and Dandelion

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Lotus and Dandelion facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Lotus and Dandelion Facts and color

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

Lotus and Dandelion 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 Dandelion growing conditions. Lotus requires Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Dandelion needs Full Sun and Too Less watering with 7.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Lotus and Dandelion facts in the sections below.

Lotus and Dandelion Facts

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Lotus and Dandelion Classification

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