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Color

Color

Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Spicy
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

348
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Sun
Bowl

Height

50.00 cm49.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

7.50 cm8.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Too much

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Any Soil

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

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

List of Diseases

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Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

North America, South America
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
  • 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.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Rich in Vitamins

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Friendship Day, Wedding
Good Luck, Wedding

Allergy

Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Helianthus
Nelumbo nucifera

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Fabales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Fabaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

703
3 25000
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About Sunflower and Lotus

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

More about Sunflower and Lotus Facts and color

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

Sunflower and Lotus growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Sunflower and Lotus growing conditions. Sunflower requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Lotus needs Full Sun and Too much watering with 5.50 of Any Soil soil. Get other Sunflower and Lotus facts in the sections below.

Sunflower and Lotus Facts

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Sunflower and Lotus Classification

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