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
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
-
Petals
Number Of Petals
85
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Oval
Height
49.00 cm5.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
8.00 cm5.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Too much
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil
Well-drained
The pH of Soil
5.504.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
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 national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
- It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.
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
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Culinary Uses
Rich in Vitamins
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Good Luck, Wedding
Wedding
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Nelumbo nucifera
Gardenia jasminoides
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Rubiaceae
Sub Family
-
Ixoroideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
3142
3
25000
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