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Orchids and Zinnia


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
4  
7
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Dome  
Bell  

Height
15.00 cm  
9
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
15.00 cm  
3
1.00 cm  
15

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  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.40  
5

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

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, Winter Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Mexico  
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  

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.
  
  • 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.
  •   

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

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Cures Constipation  
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  

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

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

Other Benefits
  
  

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

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

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

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans  
Orchidaceae  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Orchidales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Orchidaceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
22  
99+
25000  
1

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More about Zinnia and Orchids Facts and color

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

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Zinnia and Orchids Classification

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

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