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Zinnia and Calla Lily


Calla Lily and Zinnia


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
-  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
4  
7
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Dome  
Bowl  

Height
15.00 cm  
9
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
15.00 cm  
3
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
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  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Calla lilies are elegant flowers that symbolize purity and rebirth.  

Origin
Mexico  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
magnificent beauty and purity  

Astrological Flower
  
African Violet  

Birth Month Flower
  
May  

Flower Availability
  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Cures Constipation  
-  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer  
-  

Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

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

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Zantedeschia  

Tribe
  
Araceae » Zantedeschieae  

Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
-  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
22  
99+
28  
39

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More about Zinnia and Calla Lily Facts and color

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

Zinnia and Calla Lily growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Zinnia and Calla Lily growing conditions. Zinnia requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Calla Lily needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Zinnia and Calla Lily facts in the sections below.

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Zinnia and Calla Lily Classification

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

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