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Color

Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, 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
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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"
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Fragrance

Floral
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Petals

Number Of Petals

85
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Trumpet

Height

49.00 cm15.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

8.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

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, Part Sun

Watering

Too much
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil
Well-drained, Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

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
All year

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
China, Pacific Islands

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.
  • In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
  • Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Rich in Vitamins
Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Good Luck, Wedding
Valentine's Day

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Nelumbo nucifera
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Fabales
Malvales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Fabaceae
Malvaceae

Sub Family

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Malvoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

3232
3 25000
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About Lotus and Hibiscus

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 Hibiscus facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Lotus and Hibiscus Facts and color

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

Lotus and Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus growing conditions. Lotus requires Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Hibiscus needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained, Loamy soil. Get other Lotus and Hibiscus facts in the sections below.

Lotus and Hibiscus Facts

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Lotus and Hibiscus Classification

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