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Zinnia and Orchids


Color

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

Fragrance
Aromatic  
-  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
4  
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Dome  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
15.00 cm  
9

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
15.00 cm  
3

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.40  
5
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies  

List of Diseases
-  
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew  

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  
Mexico  

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.
  •   
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.
  

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
  
  

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  
Cures Constipation  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer  

Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  
Salads, Teas  

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  
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding  

Allergy
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Orchidaceae  
Zinnia Elegans  

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
-  
-  

Number of Species
25000  
1
22  
99+

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More about Orchids and Zinnia Facts and color

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

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

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Orchids and Zinnia Classification

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

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