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Zinnia and Hibiscus


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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
NA  
NA  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
4  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Dome  

Height
15.00 cm  
9
15.00 cm  
9

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
15.00 cm  
3

Line
Not Available  
Not Available  

Silhouette
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained, Loamy  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies  

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

Bloom Time
All year  
All Summer Season, Fall Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
China, Pacific Islands  
Mexico  

Interesting Facts of
  • In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
  • Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.
  
  • 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, Trees  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle  
Cures Constipation  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin  
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer  

Culinary Uses
Used in teas  
Salads, Teas  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  

Occasional Uses
Valentine's Day  
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding  

Allergy
NA  
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis  
Zinnia Elegans  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Malvales  
Asterales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Malvaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Malvoideae  
Asteroideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Hibiscus and Zinnia Facts and color

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Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus and Zinnia growing conditions. Hibiscus requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained, Loamy soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Hibiscus and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

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Hibiscus and Zinnia Classification

After knowing about various Hibiscus and Zinnia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Hibiscus and Zinnia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Hibiscus and Zinnia is Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis and Zinnia Elegans respectively. Hibiscus belongs to Malvaceae 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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