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Edelweiss and Orchids


Color

Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Bowl  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.40  
5
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
-  
-  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Edelweiss flowers have a storied history in alpine regions, where they are considered symbols of purity, courage, and dedication.  

Origin
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

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 Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

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
  
courage and devotion  

Astrological Flower
  
Edelweiss  

Birth Month Flower
  
July - August  

Flower Availability
  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

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  
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Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  
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Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  
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Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
-  

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 after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

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

Common Name
  
Leontopodium alpinum  

Tribe
  
Asteraceae » Cichorieae  

Scientific Name
Orchidaceae  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Orchidales  
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Class
Liliopsida  
-  

Family
Orchidaceae  
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Sub Family
Orchidaceae  
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Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
25000  
1
42  
35

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More about Orchids and Edelweiss Facts and color

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Orchids and Edelweiss 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 Edelweiss growing conditions. Orchids requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Edelweiss needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Orchids and Edelweiss facts in the sections below.

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Orchids and Edelweiss Classification

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

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