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Color

Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   
Pink, Purple, Red, White   

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Aromatic   
NA   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3   
7
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell   
Star   

Height
2.00 cm   
17
8.00 cm   
11

Diameter
1.00 cm   
15
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
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained   
Loamy   

The pH of Soil
6.40   
5
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Phosphorus   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
NA   
Powdery Mildew, Rust   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region   
Eurasia   

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  •   
  • 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, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache   

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin   
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory   

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding   
Wedding   

Allergy
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin   
NA   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Orchidaceae   
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Orchidales   
Asterales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Asteraceae   

Sub Family
Orchidaceae   
Asteroideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Orchids and Aster Facts and color

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

Orchids 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 Orchids and Aster growing conditions. Orchids requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Aster needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Orchids and Aster facts in the sections below.

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Orchids and Aster Classification

After knowing about various Orchids and Aster facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Orchids and Aster classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Orchids and Aster is Orchidaceae and Symphyotrichum novae-angliae respectively. Orchids belongs to Orchidaceae 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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